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Xavi Espart injured as Barcelona faces Real Madrid in El Clasico

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:38 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Xavi Espart injured as Barcelona faces Real Madrid in El Clasico
Summary

Xavi Espart was forced to leave the pitch after 30 minutes due to injury during the El Clasico against Real Madrid on October 25, 2026. The Barcelona right-back limped off following a challenge from Aurélien Tchouaméni and was replaced by Alejandro Balde. Espart's injury adds to Barcelona's defensive woes, as they are already missing Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde. No details have been provided regarding the severity of Espart's injury, with further updates expected from coach Hansi Flick post-match.

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Status Watch
  • •Xavi Espart left the match after 30 minutes due to injury.
  • •He was replaced by Alejandro Balde shortly after the injury.
  • •Barcelona is already without Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde.
  • •Espart's injury situation remains unclear as updates are pending.
  • •Barcelona's next match is against Alaves in La Liga this weekend.
Latest Updates
  • 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi Espart forced off against Real Madrid as Barcelona lose another defender to injury
  • 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star limps off with injury vs Real Madrid
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La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday evening been dealt a blow on the personnel front. This comes after defensive star Xavi Espart suffered an injury setback.Hansi Flick’s troops are of course cu...

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