Barcelona midfielder facing four to five weeks out after recent injury vs PSG

According to a report by Barca Universal on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Barcelona have suffered a major injury scare ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico, with Dani Olmo facing four to five weeks on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spain international was forced off in the 27th minute of Barcelona’s Champions League clash with PSG following a collision with midfielder Vitinha.

Olmo had been selected in Hansi Flick’s starting lineup but was unable to continue, with Fermin Lopez coming on to replace him.

According to a report from AS, the Barcelona midfielder is unlikely to recover in time for Sunday’s meeting with Real Madrid. Initial reports suggest he may have suffered a tear in his left adductor muscle, although the full extent of the injury remains unconfirmed.

Olmo is expected to undergo an MRI scan in Barcelona on Wednesday, which should provide a clearer diagnosis and establish how long he could be unavailable.

If the suspected muscle tear is confirmed, the 28-year-old could spend between four and five weeks recovering, potentially missing several important fixtures beyond El Clasico.

The setback represents a significant blow for Flick, who will be keen to have his strongest possible squad available for the meeting with Barcelona’s fiercest rivals.

Olmo’s technical ability, creativity and movement between the lines make him an important option in the attacking midfield positions. His potential absence would leave Barcelona without one of their key players in a game where control and attacking quality could prove decisive.

Fermin could now have an opportunity to step into the starting lineup after replacing Olmo against PSG. However, Flick will need to assess his options carefully as he prepares for the crucial encounter.

Barcelona are also dealing with defensive concerns, with Jules Kounde reportedly a doubt for the Madrid clash after missing the recent match against Real Betis. Eric Garcia was also unavailable for that fixture.

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