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Joan García Says Return Is a Month Away, Set to Miss Barcelona’s El Clásico

The goalkeeper outlined his timeline in a Movistar+ interview after meniscus surgery set a four-to-six‑week recovery window.

Overview

  • García told Movistar+ his knee is progressing well and he expects to be back in about a month.
  • Multiple outlets, citing his update, report he will not feature against Real Madrid on October 26.
  • Mundo Deportivo and follow-on reporting indicate his comeback is unlikely before November.
  • Wojciech Szczesny will continue in goal, having previously expressed hope García would return for the match.
  • The injury occurred after the Real Oviedo game and required surgery, with media mapping his likely absences across league and European fixtures.