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Barcelona captain Raphinha ruled out of Getafe, Galatasaray clashes with hamstring injury

The Brazilian forward, who has scored 14 goals in eight matches this season, sustained the injury during international duty, prompting Barcelona coach Hansi Flick to criticise the demanding schedule.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:09 PM
Barcelona captain Raphinha ruled out of Getafe, Galatasaray clashes with hamstring injury
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona captain Raphinha has been ruled out of matches against Getafe and Galatasaray with a hamstring injury.
  • Manager Hansi Flick confirmed the forward suffered the setback during international duty with Brazil in Australia.
  • Flick described the muscular injury as minor but stated the club will not take unnecessary risks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona captain Raphinha has been ruled out of upcoming fixtures against Getafe and Galatasaray after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty. Manager Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday that the forward sustained the minor injury during Brazil's friendly match in Australia.

Flick criticized the demanding international schedule while noting the club will not risk Raphinha, who has scored 14 goals in eight games this season. Barcelona currently sits top of La Liga, leading Atletico Madrid by five points.

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