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Barcelona expects Christensen to return for Atletico Madrid clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Barcelona expects Christensen to return for Atletico Madrid clash

Summary

Andreas Christensen is nearing a return to Barcelona's squad ahead of their La Liga match against Atletico Madrid on November 8. Christensen has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury on September 19. His presence could provide much-needed depth for a defense recently strained by injuries to multiple players, including Xavi Espart and Eric Garcia. The club aims to cautiously reintegrate him into the lineup, ensuring he is match fit before his return.

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Status Watch

•Christensen injured against Sevilla on September 19
•Xavi Espart out for seven weeks with an ankle injury
•Eric Garcia sidelined until after the international break
•Jules Kounde also close to returning
•Match against Atletico Madrid set for November 8

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona could recover injury-prone defender for Atletico Madrid encounter

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Andreas Christensen is closing in on a potential return for Barcelona, with Hansi Flick hoping to have the Danish defender available for the crucial La Liga meeting with ...
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