Barcelona forward Raphinha ruled out for a week with leg injury

Raphinha suffered an injury in Barcelona's win over Elche
Raphinha suffered an injury in Barcelona's win over ElcheREUTERS / Albert Gea

Barcelona forward Raphinha has ‍been sidelined for a week with a ​right leg injury, the LaLiga champions said on ‌Monday, after the Brazilian ‌was forced off at halftime during Saturday's 3-1 win at Elche.

The ⁠29-year-old, who has scored eight ‌goals and provided three assists ​this season, was ruled out for nearly two months after suffering a hamstring injury in ‌September.

"Raphinha is suffering from an overload in the adductor muscle of his ⁠right leg... his recovery period is expected to be one week," Barcelona said in a statement, adding that he will miss Tuesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final at Albacete.

Leaders Barcelona, ⁠bidding for their third ‌LaLiga title in four years, are a point above Real Madrid in the standings.

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