The highly anticipated El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is always more than just a match; it’s a historic clash between the giants of Spanish football, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. With each encounter, the excitement and competition for titles are renewed, ensuring that this rivalry remains one of the most prominent events on the football calendar.
Just two days before the highly anticipated clash against Real Madrid, Barcelona suffered a major blow that threatens coach Hansi Flick’s plans for El Clásico. Brazilian star Rafinha, on whom the team had been relying, will miss the match due to a recurrence of a muscle injury, further complicating the situation ahead of the crucial game at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Spanish press reports, most notably from AS, revealed that Rafinha suffered severe pain in his hamstring during Thursday’s training session, which led to his exclusion from Friday’s session. The player left the training ground in a state of apparent anxiety, with confirmation that he had suffered a new setback to the injury that had kept him out for a month.
According to medical sources, it is now impossible for Rafinha to participate in El Clásico, as he will need additional rest that may extend beyond the November international break. This means Barcelona will miss his services for four upcoming matches against Real Madrid, Elche, Club Brugge, and Celta Vigo, with a possible return against Athletic Bilbao on November 22.
