Overview

• Barcelona confirmed Joan García tore the internal meniscus in his left knee and will undergo arthroscopic surgery performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau, with an estimated absence of 4–6 weeks.
• Raphinha sustained an injury to the middle third of the biceps femoris in his right thigh and is expected to be out for about three weeks after being substituted in the win at Real Oviedo.
• Wojciech Szczęsny is set to start in goal while García recovers, with Marc‑André ter Stegen still rehabilitating from a back operation.
• Based on the club’s timelines, García is projected to miss the PSG Champions League tie and is at risk for the October 26 Clásico, while AFP reports Raphinha should be back for the Real Madrid match if recovery proceeds as expected.
• Lamine Yamal is due to return for Sunday’s game against Real Sociedad, and the club has decided against signing cover for long‑term absentee Gavi despite eligibility for an emergency addition.