Raphinha scores penalty for Brazil, exits with thigh injury against Australia

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Raphinha scores penalty for Brazil, exits with thigh injury against Australia
Summary

Brazil and Australia played a friendly match in Brisbane on September 29. Raphinha equalized for Brazil with a penalty in the 45th minute after Danilo was fouled. The forward was substituted at halftime due to a thigh issue, which raises concerns for his club, Barcelona. Coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced him with Endrick for the second half. This match is a continuation of their recent encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw.

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  • •Raphinha scored Brazil's equalizer in the 45th minute.
  • •He left the match at halftime due to a thigh injury.
  • •Carlo Ancelotti substituted Raphinha for Endrick.
  • •Brazil and Australia previously drew 1-1 in their last match.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona captain Raphinha suffers thigh discomfort during Australia friendly
  • 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — Raphinha scores penalty, but thigh issue ends his night vs Australia
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Barcelona have been handed an injury scare after Brazil confirmed that Raphinha was withdrawn at half-time with thigh discomfort during the friendly against Australia in Brisbane.The Barcelona forward...

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Forward Raphinha left the field at halftime of the friendly between Brazil and Australia, played this Tuesday (29) in Brisbane, after feeling pain in his thigh. The player was substituted by coach Car...

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