Raphinha's absence confirmed against Real Sociedad

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Raphinha had been dealing with persistent discomfort since the blow against Racing and yesterday trained exclusively in the gym. The uncertainty about whether he would travel to Donostia or not remained until the last minute, with Hansi Flick leaving the decision up in the air. Finally, the Brazilian international will not participate in tonight's match.

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The coach was cautious before the trip: "Yes, he has issues after a blow. We will see what we decide and if he plays or rests," confirmed Hansi Flick.

Pending his recovery, Raphinha had been affected since the cup clash in Santander, where he was already a substitute. Meanwhile, tonight's match against Real Sociedad keeps the competitive focus in Donostia.

The Brazilian, who suffered a blow with persistent discomfort, will be unavailable for tonight's match against Real Sociedad.