Barcelona Confirm Raphinha Avoids Serious Injury Ahead of Getafe Clash

Barcelona have received encouraging news over Raphinha’s fitness, with the forward expected to be available for Barcelona‘s league clash against Getafe on October 10 following a thigh injury scare while on international duty with Brazil.

A Gauntlet of Fixtures Awaits

Hansi Flick’s side have won every one of their eight matches across all competitions this season, a run that includes a Champions League opener victory over Feyenoord. Keeping Raphinha fit and firing carries real weight given the schedule ahead.

Barcelona face a demanding stretch before October ends, with matches against Getafe, Galatasaray, Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid all scheduled. The club also remain active in the transfer market, with Atletico Madrid‘s Julian Alvarez still their leading striker target for 2027.

Brazil Scare Triggers Immediate Concern

Alarm bells rang in Catalonia when Raphinha was pulled off at halftime during Brazil’s friendly against Australia this week, clutching his thigh. The sight sparked worry given his recent history with the same muscle, but initial checks carried out by Brazil’s medical staff ruled out a serious problem. Doctors pointed instead to an impact injury that caused localized swelling rather than a tear.

Barcelona wasted no time running their own tests once Raphinha returned to the club on Friday. According to Mundo Deportivo, those examinations confirmed the positive outlook from Brazil, with staff satisfied there is no structural damage. The forward now looks set for selection against Getafe, a fixture that lands right after the international break.

Season Defined by Raphinha’s Output

The timing of any setback would have stung badly. Raphinha has produced a remarkable run of form for Barcelona this term, scoring 14 goals and adding three assists across just eight appearances in all competitions. Few attackers in Europe can match that output through the opening weeks of a campaign.

Thigh trouble has been a recurring issue for the 29-year-old. He dealt with four separate problems affecting his right thigh during the 2025-26 season, with the longest layoff stretching from September 2025 through November 2025. That history explains why Barcelona moved quickly to assess the latest knock rather than wait and see.

A New Role Through the Middle

Raphinha has spent this season operating as a central striker rather than in his usual wide position, a shift made possible by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. He has adapted with ease, turning his movement and finishing instincts into a genuine goal threat from the center of the pitch.

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