Overview

• The club has confirmed Lamine Yamal will be out for roughly 2–3 weeks after groin discomfort worsened post‑PSG, with reports indicating a possible cameo versus Girona and fitness for the October 26 Clasico.
• SPORT reports Barcelona are optimistic Raphinha and Fermín López can also be available for the Girona match, though final decisions depend on their progress in the coming days.
• Sporting director Deco said Yamal was in pain after playing 90 minutes against PSG, explained Barcelona sent medical documentation to the RFEF, and defended the club’s recovery plan for the player.
• Barcelona followed a midweek defeat to PSG with a 4-1 loss at Sevilla, where Robert Lewandowski missed a potential equalizing penalty, leaving Real Madrid two points clear at the top.
• Return timelines remain uneven across the squad: Gavi is sidelined until around January or February after knee surgery, ter Stegen’s comeback window varies by report from late November–December to January, and Joan García is forecast by one outlet for November.