Unpaid transfer fees have once again come back to haunt Barcelona, worsening an already fragile economic situation that shows no sign of easing.

Barcelona faces Olympiacos in a crucial Champions League clash at Montjuic, but Hansi Flick’s side will be without key winger Raphinha.

With stars Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski sidelined with injuries, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick delivered a huge confidence boost to Marcus Rashford.

Raphinha has established himself as one of Barcelona's best players, leaving behind his difficult start. The Brazilian, however, shared insights into a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia that he chose to decline.

The October international break is closing in, and with stars Neymar and Raphinha excluded, head coach Carlo Ancelotti made things clear on Brazil's squad list for the next games.

For Barcelona, one of their most dynamic attacking outlets, Raphinha, has been ruled out on a night where his energy and creativity would have been invaluable.

Raphinha has been excluded from Barcelona's squad list for the La Liga game against Real Sociedad.

Barcelona’s season continues to swing between relief and despair as the Blaugrana has received news that both delighted and worried their fans in equal measure.

Raphinha ended in 5th place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, and Neymar didn't doubt to react with a sharp message: "It's a joke."

Serhou Guirassy ended up being crowned with the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot, prompting questions on why FC Barcelona star Raphinha was snubbed from the award.

Hosting the game against Valencia for La Liga, FC Barcelona fans were left in shock when none of the team stars like Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha were included in the starting lineup.

After drawing attention during the international break, Raphinha has been left out of Brazil’s starting lineup against Bolivia in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

Brazil faces Chile at the Maracanã Stadium on Thursday at 8:30 PM ET in South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil will play their final two World Cup qualifying matches without Real Madrid’s Vinicius and Rodrygo, but Barcelona’s Raphinha has made the squad.

Barcelona began the 2025–26 La Liga season with a win, and Raphinha matched a Ronaldinho milestone that not even Neymar managed to reach.