The newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" revealed that Brazilian star Rafinha missed Barcelona's training today during preparations for tomorrow's Sunday match against Real Sociedad, as part of the 20th round of the Spanish league.

According to the newspaper, Rafinha's absence is due to pain caused by an old injury, which led the coaching and medical staff to provide him with a special training program in the gym, away from group training sessions.

Nevertheless, forecasts indicate that the player will be included in the team's lineup for the match against Sociedad, with a possibility of participating normally, provided his physical condition improves and no complications arise before the game.

The Brazilian star is considered one of the key pillars in coach Hans Flick's system, due to his clear contributions on both the offensive and defensive levels. His potential absence from the team would be a significant loss and a major blow to Barcelona if it is confirmed that he will not participate.