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Joan García out for three weeks due to knee injury for Barça

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Joan García out for three weeks due to knee injury for Barça
Summary

FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García has been sidelined for about three weeks following a meniscus injury in his right knee. The injury was confirmed after medical tests at Ciutat Esportiva, which showed discomfort stemming from an incident during the last match against Racing de Santander. García did not fall but slipped near the goal, leading to precautionary substitution at halftime. The club’s medical staff ruled out surgery, indicating that this knee is not the one affected by a previous serious injury. Backup goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is expected to start in García's absence.

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  • •Joan García suffers meniscus injury, out for three weeks.
  • •Injury occurred during match against Racing de Santander.
  • •Precautionary substitution was made at halftime.
  • •Wojciech Szczesny to start in goal for upcoming matches.
  • •No surgery required; previous injury not affected.
Latest Updates
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Just in: Key Barcelona star out for three weeks after knee injury against Racing Santander
  • 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Blow for Barça, Joan García injures knee: out for three weeks 🚑
What they're saying
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In a major update, Catalunya Radio reports that FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia will be ruled out for three weeks after suffering an injury against Racing Santander last night.Medical tests carrie...

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Bad news for FC Barcelona after the extent of Joan Garcia's discomfort was confirmed. According to Esport3, medical tests carried out by Barça at the Ciutat Esportiva have confirmed that the goalkeep...

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