FC Barcelona forward Raphinha has undergone a surgical procedure following the El Clasico match against Atletico Madrid on November 8, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. The operation was performed to ensure the Brazilian international would be available for upcoming Brazil friendlies.
The 2026/27 LaLiga encounter between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona took place on November 8, with Raphinha featuring for the Catalan side. According to reports from Barca Blaugranes, the decision for surgery was made promptly after the fixture to maximize his recovery time ahead of international duty with the Brazilian national team.
No further details on the specific nature of the surgery or the exact timeline for his return have been disclosed. The Brazilian Football Confederation has not yet released its squad list for the upcoming friendly matches.
