34,000 km in two weeks! Raphinha faces an exhausting international break
Raphinha faces an extraordinary journey during the upcoming international break, with the Barcelona star set to travel around 34,000 kilometres.
Details: According to reports, the Brazilian forward will embark on a demanding trip that begins in Barcelona and takes him to Australia, then India, before he finally returns to the Catalan capital. The journey is expected to cover approximately 34,000 kilometres, with Raphinha representing Brazil in three international friendlies.
Brazil will begin their international schedule with two matches against Australia. The first encounter is scheduled for September 25 in Townsville, while the second will take place on September 29 in Brisbane.
Following those fixtures, Carlo Ancelotti's squad will travel to India, where they will face the hosts in Kolkata on October 3. The Brazilian delegation is scheduled to fly from Australia to India on October 1.
Raphinha will then return to Barcelona following his international commitments. The extensive travel schedule comes amid an impressive start to the season for the Brazilian, who remains a central figure in the Catalan club's attack.
It is worth noting that Raphinha scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Sevilla on September 19, taking his tally to 12 goals in the opening seven rounds of the 2026/27 La Liga season.
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