Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico 'trilogy'BARCELONA, April 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Barcelona winger Raphinha's untimely injury heaps further pressure on teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of the club's triple-header against Atletico Madrid. Barca have already faced Atletico three times this season, beating them in La Liga in December but falling in the Copa del Rey semi-final over two legs. Without Raphinha, out with a hamstring injury until May, the onus will be on 18-year-old winger Yamal to provide the magic Barca need to proceed on two fronts in the approaching inevitably intense battles with Atletico. Barca hold a four-point lead on Real Madrid, who visit Mallorca earlier on Saturday, at the top of the table. In recent weeks Barca have been dependent on the forward in attack and goalkeeper Joan Garcia at the other end.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 03, 2026 03:17 UTC