Barcelona have won every La Liga game since the Brazilian returned from injury in November.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick lauded Raphinha's mentality after the Brazilian haunted Real Madrid once again with two goals in his team's 3-2 Spanish Supercopa final win in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha is unavailable for today’s trip to San Sebastian, explaining that the decision stems from the thigh problem he has been carrying rather than a fresh major injury setback. He had skipped the final training session, having already been managed carefully in recent weeks due to ongoing muscle discomfort.​

Raphinha has become one of Barcelona's most dependable performers and a decisive figure in their biggest matches, which he credits Hansi Flick for.

While Raphinha was lighting up the field whenever he played, fans felt that he was not getting the recognition he deserved. That has now changed with the Brazillian forward getting the LaLiga Player of the Year 2024/25 award.

Raphinha, widely regarded as one of Barcelona's top performers, will be absent for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in the 2025-26 LaLiga season. Barcelona are undoubtedly experiencing a stellar moment in their current season.

Flick has named 21 players for tonight's match against Real Sociedad. The squad includes the return of Frenkie de Jong, who missed the midweek Copa del Rey game due to suspension.

Overlooked, underestimated, yet once again decisive when it mattered most, the Brazilian star left Jeddah with a trophy in his hands and a message that would soon echo far beyond the stadium.

Raphinha scored twice in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid but could have left the club had it not been for Hansi Flick.

Pau Víctor may have moved on to a new chapter with SC Braga, but his breakout season at FC Barcelona remains a pivotal part of his career trajectory. After a brief stint that saw him win La Liga,

Following their Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey victories, Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad, aiming to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga. However, Raphinha will be absent from today’s game,