Barcelona face a midfield selection crisis after Marc Bernal was ruled out for ten days with an ankle injury, though defender Ronald Araujo has been cleared of serious damage.
Barcelona received mixed fitness updates following their La Liga victory over Atletico Madrid.
While Ronald Araujo is available after suffering only “an overload,” midfielder Marc Bernal is sidelined for ten days due to an ankle problem. The injury rules Bernal out of Wednesday’s crucial Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Hansi Flick faces significant tactical challenges, as it remains “unclear when Frenkie de Jong will return.”
The Catalan giants must now navigate a crowded fixture list with thinning midfield options.
Bernal’s absence is a blow to Flick’s rotation strategy, though the youngster could return for the second leg.
Meanwhile, the availability of Araujo provides defensive stability for the upcoming European clash.
Supporters await further updates on the squad’s recovery as Barcelona aims to maintain their momentum in both domestic and continental competitions.