Barcelona Midfielder Set to Miss El Clasico After Suffering Four-Week Injury vs PSG

According to a report by Barca Universal on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo is expected to spend around four weeks on the sidelines after suffering an adductor tear during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

According to SPORT journalist Carlos Monfort, the injury represents a significant setback for Hansi Flick ahead of Sunday’s crucial El Clasico against Real Madrid.

The incident occurred around the 26th minute of Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat at the Parc des Princes. PSG midfielder Vitinha accidentally stepped on Olmo, causing the Spaniard to land awkwardly and experience considerable pain.

Barcelona’s medical staff immediately attended to the midfielder as concerns grew over his condition. Olmo attempted to determine whether he could continue playing, but the discomfort eventually forced him off the pitch.

Fermin Lopez replaced him, leaving Flick without one of his attacking midfield options for the remainder of the contest. The severity of the injury became a major concern after Olmo struggled to walk comfortably following the incident.

Subsequent medical examinations reportedly revealed an impact-related tear to his adductor muscle. Although Barcelona are yet to release an official statement, the expected recovery period is approximately four weeks, depending on his progress.

The timing of the setback is particularly disappointing because Olmo had recently started regaining his confidence. The Spain international had ended his goal drought and was beginning to rediscover the form that made him an influential presence in Barcelona’s attack.

His start against PSG offered another opportunity to build momentum, but his involvement lasted only 27 minutes. His absence will deprive Barcelona of a midfielder capable of making dangerous forward runs and creating problems inside the opposition penalty area.

Most importantly, Olmo is expected to miss Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid. The encounter could have significant implications for the La Liga title race, increasing the importance of finding a suitable replacement.

Flick now faces another selection challenge after Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde also suffered injuries. Barcelona must carefully manage their available options as they prepare for a demanding period that could influence their domestic campaign.

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