Barcelona captain Raphinha to miss Galatasaray clash as Flick manages fitness

Barcelona captain Raphinha has been left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray, with manager Hansi Flick prioritizing the Brazilian's long-term fitness over immediate participation. Flick and Raphinha mutually agreed to skip the Istanbul trip to avoid risking another muscular injury, following past setbacks from rushed recoveries. The decision is considered low-risk given the fixture's lesser importance compared to El Clasico on October 25, with Barcelona also holding a strong recent record against Galatasaray. Barcelona will stay overnight in Istanbul for a Wednesday training session, while Raphinha joins Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji on the sidelines. Galatasaray are missing Wilfried Singo and Lesley Ugochukwu, and Barcelona travel with momentum after a 5-1 win over Feyenoord.