Raphinha back in training, Barcelona breathe a sigh of relief | OneFootball

Raphinha returned to training on the field for Barcelona this Friday. The player had been out of training in recent weeks due to a muscle injury. The Brazilian had been absent from training since January 31 and was recovering calmly to be ready for the final stretch of the season.

Raphinha is one of the crucial pieces for Hansi Flick, who lamented the player's absence in the match against Atlético de Madrid last Thursday. Of the six defeats this season, five occurred without Raphinha's presence.

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The club lost twice in the Champions League. The first defeat was against Paris Saint-Germain by 2-1, a match in which Raphinha was not present. The second defeat was against Chelsea, where the player entered in the last 28 minutes, returning from injury. The English club was leading 2-0 before the Brazilian entered, and the match ended 3-0.

Another impactful defeat without Raphinha's presence was against rival Real Madrid, in the Spanish Championship. The game ended 2-1 for Real when the teams were competing point by point for the championship lead.

According to outlet 443, Barcelona's win rate with Raphinha this season is 91%. The same metric for matches without the Brazilian is 60%. Raphinha played 22 games this season, with 20 wins, one draw, and the defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League.

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