Barcelona faces a major challenge in their pursuit of both La Liga and Champions League titles, as Rafinha is injured and will be sidelined for five weeks, missing three crucial matches against Atletico Madrid.

The major leagues and the Champions League have entered the final sprint phase for the championship. Barcelona currently leads La Liga by four points and has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they will face a domestic rival. Additionally, with La Liga's 30th round approaching, Barcelona will need to play three matches against Atletico Madrid in the near future. These three games are pivotal battles for Barcelona's quest for both the La Liga and Champions League titles.

However, Barcelona has encountered a significant issue with their key attacking player being injured during the international break. Rafinha suffered a right thigh biceps femoris injury while representing Brazil, and is expected to be out for five weeks. This means Rafinha will miss Barcelona's three matches against Atletico Madrid.

Rafinha is 29 years old, stands 1.76 meters tall, is a left-footed player, and can play multiple forward positions. His market value is estimated at 80 million euros according to Transfermarkt, and his contract with Barcelona runs until 2028. Rafinha is Barcelona's most potent scoring weapon. This season, he has played 31 matches across all competitions for Barcelona, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists, despite dealing with injuries throughout the campaign. Now, as Barcelona enters the most critical period in their dual pursuit of La Liga and Champions League titles, Rafinha's absence poses a serious challenge for coach Flick. The hope is that Rashford can perform excellently and bolster Barcelona's left-wing attack, potentially convincing the club to finalize the 30 million euro buyout clause.