Xavi Espart exits early due to injury in Clásico against Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
In the ongoing Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on October 25, Xavi Espart had to be substituted due to injury just under half an hour into the match. Espart, 19, sustained the injury following a challenge with Bernardo Silva. He initially attempted to continue but signaled for a substitution shortly afterward. Hansi Flick brought Alejandro Balde on to replace him as Barcelona seeks to break the deadlock. No goals have been scored thus far in a lively encounter.
- •Match remains scoreless as Barcelona faces Real Madrid.
- •Xavi Espart substituted after injury from a challenge.
- •Alejandro Balde replaces Espart in the first half.
- •Clásico currently in progress at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Flick forced into early change: Barça star injured early in Clásico
"There may not have been any goals yet in what has been a lively Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, but the players are getting closer. Xavi Espart, however, will no longer be able to help ...
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