Barcelona’s first football team has been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the semi-final stage, following a dramatic 7-6 aggregate defeat to Italian side Inter Milan.
This exit marks a disappointing end to their European campaign, and to make matters worse, the Catalan giants are now facing a fresh wave of injury troubles just days before a crucial La Liga clash against arch-rivals Real Madrid. With the La Liga title race reaching its final stages, Sunday’s El Clásico is seen as a decisive fixture that could bring Barcelona one step closer to officially lifting the domestic trophy.
According to reports from Spanish sports daily Marca, Barcelona defenders Iñigo Martínez and Eric García both picked up injuries during the intense Champions League encounter against Inter Milan. Their injuries forced manager Hansi Flick to make unplanned substitutions, adding to the team’s growing list of sidelined players.
This situation has compounded Barcelona’s defensive concerns, especially considering they were already dealing with the absences of Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde due to ongoing fitness issues.
The injured pair, Martínez and García, are set to undergo a series of medical evaluations in the coming hours to assess the severity of their conditions and estimate how long they might be unavailable for selection.
The timing of these injuries could not have been worse for Barcelona, as they prepare for a match that could ultimately decide the La Liga championship. With several key defenders now doubtful or ruled out, the coaching staff faces a tough task in reshuffling the backline for Sunday’s high-stakes encounter.
At present, the injury list at Barcelona includes six players: Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Iñigo Martínez, and Eric García. The growing number of unavailable players has raised concerns within the club about squad depth and defensive stability ahead of one of the most important games of the season.
Despite the recent Champions League disappointment, Barcelona remains focused on securing a vital win against Real Madrid to heal the wounds of their European exit and inch closer to clinching the La Liga title. Fans and management alike will be hoping for positive news from the medical team regarding the availability of their injured stars before Sunday’s showdown.
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