Raphinha return match confirmed by Barcelona

The Brazil winger has been working through the final stages of his hamstring rehabilitation, following the injury he suffered while on international duty, and Hansi Flick’s staff have aligned his return timeline with the end of the league campaign.

Barcelona’s medical reports indicate steady progress in his condition, with no new complications registered in recent assessments, paving the way for a gradual reintroduction to full‑training intensity.

The injured Barcelona superstar, Raphinha, is expected to resume team training next week as the first step toward his return, according to journalist Achraf Ben Ayad.

The club has not yet announced a specific match in which he will feature, but internal planning suggests he could be available for one of Barcelona’s final La Liga fixtures in early May, assuming he completes the remaining rehabilitation steps without setbacks.

His potential reappearance would be a major boost for Flick, as Raphinha brings pace, directness, and cutting‑edge finishing on the right flank, qualities that have been missed in several high‑pressure games since his injury.

Barcelona is also aware of the need to manage its minutes carefully, given the five‑week absence and the physical toll of the season’s closing stretch.

The plan is to ease him into the squad, possibly starting with brief cameos off the bench, before gradually increasing his involvement if his fitness holds.

For Raphinha personally, the target is not only to regain his match rhythm but also to finish the campaign strongly enough to influence both Barcelona’s domestic position and his own image heading into the summer.

If all goes according to schedule, his return from the treatment room could become one of the late‑season storylines that shape the Blaugrana’s push through the final weeks of the campaign.