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Barcelona loses Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde to injuries ahead of key matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Barcelona loses Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde to injuries ahead of key matches

Summary

Barcelona has announced that defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde will miss upcoming matches due to injuries sustained during the club's 5-2 victory against Real Betis. Garcia is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks due to a thigh injury. Kounde suffered an ankle sprain and will not participate in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on October 20 but may return for the Clasico against Real Madrid on October 25, depending on his recovery progress.

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Status Watch

•Eric Garcia to miss 3-4 weeks with a thigh injury.
•Jules Kounde out for PSG match but may play against Real Madrid.
•Both players were injured in the match against Real Betis.
•Barcelona's next match is against Paris Saint-Germain on October 20.

Latest Updates

4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Barca defenders Garcia, Kounde injured before key games

What they're saying

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Barcelona defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde have sustained injuries ahead of important matches against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga, the Spanish champions said Sunday.Both defenders ended the club's 5-2 win over Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday with discomfort.
— Yahoo Sports

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