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Barcelona monitors fitness of Raphinha and Araujo at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:55 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Barcelona monitors fitness of Raphinha and Araujo at World Cup

Summary

Barcelona is keeping a close eye on the fitness of Raphinha and Ronald Araujo during the ongoing World Cup. Raphinha has been diagnosed with a hamstring issue described as a small tear, raising concerns about his availability for the knockout stages. Araujo has not yet played in the tournament due to discomfort and will miss the upcoming match against Spain. Barcelona is focused on protecting both players to ensure their long-term fitness as the club looks ahead to the season. The club has been pleased with Lamine Yamal's managed return from injury, hoping for a similar cautious approach with their World Cup players.

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By the Numbers

•Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury and may not return soon.
•Araujo has not played due to discomfort and will miss the Spain game.
•Barcelona prioritizes the well-being of both players for future games.
•Lamine Yamal's recovery is positive, with expected minutes against Uruguay.
•Barcelona is monitoring their internationals closely during the World Cup.

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1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona remain concerned over the fitness of two stars currently at the World Cup

What they're saying

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Barcelona are closely monitoring their internationals at the World Cup, but the club’s main concern surrounds the fitness of two players: Raphinha and Ronald Araujo.According to AS, there is pessimi...
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