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Barcelona considers Iker Rodriguez for Sevilla match amid Garcia injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Barcelona considers Iker Rodriguez for Sevilla match amid Garcia injury

Summary

Barcelona may call up 18-year-old Iker Rodriguez as a replacement for injured goalkeeper Joan Garcia ahead of their La Liga match against Sevilla on Saturday, September 19. Garcia has a mild knee injury but could still be available depending on Friday's training session. Rodriguez, the starting goalkeeper for Barça Atletic, has kept clean sheets in the reserve side's first two league matches this season. Barcelona is also in discussions for a contract renewal with Rodriguez, as he is seen as a promising talent for the future of the club.

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Status Watch

•Joan Garcia suffers a mild knee injury but may return for Sevilla.
•Iker Rodriguez is the likely candidate to replace him if needed.
•Rodriguez has performed well with Barça Atletic, keeping two clean sheets.
•Barcelona is progressing toward a contract renewal with Rodriguez.
•Final decision on Garcia's availability will follow Friday's training.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Flick could call up 18-year-old Barcelona starlet against Sevilla in place of injured star

What they're saying

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Iker Rodriguez is emerging as the most likely candidate to replace Joan Garcia if Barcelona decide to rest their first-choice goalkeeper for Saturday’s trip to Sevilla....
— Yahoo Sports

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