Major Blow for Barcelona as Midfielder Taken off Injured Against PSG

According to a report by Barca Universal on Tuesday October 20, 2026, Barcelona have suffered a potential injury setback after Dani Olmo was forced off during the first half of their UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.

The Spanish midfielder sustained an injury in the 27th minute at the Parc des Princes, raising concerns ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.

Olmo started the crucial European encounter ahead of fellow Spaniard Fermin Lopez. The match also marked his 100th appearance for Barcelona, making his early departure particularly disappointing for the 28-year-old.

However, his landmark occasion ended prematurely following a collision with PSG midfielder Vitinha. Olmo went down after the challenge and appeared unable to continue playing.

Barcelona’s medical staff quickly assessed the attacking midfielder before deciding that he could not carry on. Fermin was subsequently introduced to replace him in the 27th minute.

The full extent of Olmo’s injury remains unknown, although the problem appeared to be muscular. Barcelona will be hoping that the issue is not serious, particularly with their highly anticipated meeting with Real Madrid approaching this weekend.

The Catalan club have already experienced injury problems in recent days. Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde were both sidelined after picking up injuries last weekend, adding to the concerns surrounding the team’s defensive options.

Meanwhile, Rodri was also not considered fully fit and was left on the bench for the encounter against PSG. Olmo’s latest setback could create further selection difficulties for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick if the midfielder is unavailable for upcoming fixtures.

PSG also suffered an injury concern during the first half, as former Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele was forced off early with a suspected hamstring problem.

Both teams will now await further medical assessments to determine the severity of their players’ respective injuries. For Barcelona, the immediate priority will be establishing whether Olmo can recover in time for Sunday’s crucial El Clasico against Real Madrid.

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