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Eric Garcia sidelined for weeks with muscle injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Eric Garcia sidelined for weeks with muscle injury

Summary

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia will miss several weeks due to a muscle injury sustained during a recent match against Real Betis. The injury occurred in the 90th minute, shortly after he scored his first goal of the season in a 5-2 victory. Garcia expressed his frustration at missing key fixtures, including matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. His projected recovery time is three to four weeks, which could impact Barcelona’s lineup during a crucial stretch of matches, including encounters with Alaves, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid.

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•Garcia injured his rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh.
•He sustained the injury in the final moments against Real Betis.
•Barcelona secured a 5-2 win against Real Betis.
•Garcia is expected to be unavailable for three to four weeks.
•Barcelona's upcoming matches include PSG and Real Madrid.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender Eric Garcia sends emotional message after injury setback: ‘It frustrates and saddens me’

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Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has expressed his frustration after suffering a muscle injury that will sideline him for several weeks, ruling him out of two of the club’s most important fixtures aga...
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