Barcelona manager Hansi Flick revealed why forward Raphinha asked to be substituted during the team's El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid in LaLiga on October 26, 2026. The match, part of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season, ended in a loss for Barcelona at the hands of their arch-rivals.
Flick addressed the decision after the game, shedding light on the circumstances that led to Raphinha's request to leave the pitch. The substitution occurred during a high-stakes encounter that saw Real Madrid secure victory in the historic rivalry fixture.
