Raphinha will not be available for Barcelona’s crucial UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray as manager Hansi Flick prepares his squad for a challenging trip to Istanbul. The Brazilian forward's absence is particularly inconvenient for the Catalan club, which has enjoyed a perfect start to the season and is eager to maintain its momentum in European competition.

Barcelona is set to travel to RAMS Park on Tuesday, October 13, after winning all eight of their opening La Liga matches and securing a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord in their Champions League opener. Meanwhile, Galatasaray is in need of a positive result after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Sporting CP in their first European fixture.

Flick’s side has been one of the standout teams in Europe during the initial weeks of the campaign. Barcelona's recent 3-0 win over Getafe extended their winning streak in La Liga to eight matches, leaving the…