Barcelona will be without Raphinha for their La Liga fixture against Real Sociedad on Sunday after the winger was ruled out as a precaution due to a knock to his right thigh. The club opted for caution rather than risk aggravating the issue, especially with a demanding run of fixtures ahead.
Raphinha's absence, which was confirmed by the clubs official X account , is notable given his recent influence on the team. The Brazilian has been one of Barcelona's standout performers this season and played a key role in their Spanish Super Cup success in Saudi Arabia.
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