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Barcelona defender Eric Garcia could return for Levante match after facial injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia could return for Levante match after facial injury
Summary

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia suffered a nasal fracture during a collision with teammate Rodri in the first half of a recent match against Valencia. Garcia was replaced in the 29th minute by Jules Kounde after the incident. Despite the injury, the defender is expected to be available for the upcoming La Liga match against Levante, although he may be required to wear a protective facemask. Garcia will not participate in the club's next fixture against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League due to a suspension carried over from last season. Manager Hansi Flick retains additional defensive options including Kounde, Xavi Espart, and Joao Cancelo if Garcia is unable to play.

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  • •Eric Garcia sustained a nasal fracture in a collision with Rodri during the Valencia match.
  • •Jules Kounde replaced Garcia in the 29th minute following the injury.
  • •Garcia is ineligible for the Champions League match against Feyenoord due to a suspension.
  • •The defender may wear a protective mask if he returns for the Levante fixture.
  • •Hansi Flick has Kounde, Xavi Espart, and Joao Cancelo available as defensive cover.
Latest Updates
  • 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender already back in training and will play against Levante after nose injury
  • 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender may return to action vs Levante after big injury against Valencia
What they're saying
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Barcelona have received positive news on Eric Garcia after the versatile defender suffered another nose injury during Sunday’s emphatic victory over Valencia.According to a report from SPORT, Garcia...

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Starting ahead of Jules Kounde at right-back, Eric Garcia’s afternoon against Valencia was cut short after a collision with teammate Rodri.The two players collided around the halfway point of the fi...

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