Overview
- Reports say Raphinha left Thursday’s training and did not attend Friday’s session after first injuring his right hamstring on September 25.
- Club messaging indicates no fixed return date and no risk taken for this weekend, with some reports warning a serious setback could extend his absence by about a month.
- Barcelona also lacks Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Joan García, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski for the trip to the Santiago Bernabéu, and assistant Marcus Sorg will lead on the touchline with Hansi Flick suspended.
- Jules Koundé is reported to be close to availability despite a recent knock, with local outlets indicating his participation is likely.
- Coverage suggests Marcus Rashford could fill the wide role, Frenkie de Jong is expected to partner Pedri in midfield, Andreas Christensen is available, and Lewandowski will not be selected for this match.