Joan Garcia sidelined with knee injury ahead of Sevilla match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to miss the La Liga clash against Sevilla due to a knee injury. Garcia sustained the injury during Wednesday's 7-2 victory over Racing and was replaced by Wojciech Szczęsny at half-time. Undergoing tests revealed a meniscus injury in his right knee, with reports indicating he will be out for approximately three weeks. This absence also rules him out of Spain's upcoming international fixtures. Szczęsny is expected to take over as the starting goalkeeper in Garcia's absence.
- •Garcia injured his right knee during the match against Racing.
- •He is expected to miss about three weeks of action.
- •Szczęsny will likely fill in as starting goalkeeper.
- •Barcelona faces Sevilla in their next La Liga match.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia set to miss Sevilla clash with knee injury
"The Spain star is not expected to feature at the weekend.
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