The Digest:
Barcelona winger Raphinha will miss the Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's friendly defeat to France. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that Raphinha felt pain in his right hamstring during the match, with tests later confirming a muscular injury. Barcelona estimated a recovery time of five weeks, ruling the 29-year-old out of both legs against Atletico on April 8 and 14, as well as several La Liga matches.Key Points:
- Raphinha suffered the injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly loss to France in the United States on Thursday.
- Barcelona confirmed the injury will sideline him for approximately five weeks.
- He will miss both Champions League quarter-final legs against Atletico Madrid on April 8 and 14.
- The Brazilian will also miss La Liga matches against Atletico, Espanyol, Celta Vigo, and Getafe.
- He is expected to return in time for the Clasico against Real Madrid on May 10, should recovery go as planned.
Sources: AFP, The Punch
