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Dani Olmo to miss El Clasico with injury sustained in PSG clash

The Spanish international was forced to leave the pitch midway through the first-half of the Catalan side’s 4-2 defeat to the two-time European champion.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:35 PM
Dani Olmo to miss El Clasico with injury sustained in PSG clash
Key Things to Know
  • Dani Olmo will miss El Clasico against Real Madrid due to a left thigh injury.
  • Olmo sustained the injury during Barcelona's 4-2 Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Barcelona confirmed the Spanish international will be sidelined for approximately one month.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss the upcoming El Clasico match against Real Madrid after suffering a left thigh injury. The Spanish international was forced off midway through the first half during Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on October 20, 2026. The club confirmed his diagnosis following subsequent medical tests.

Barcelona announced that Olmo is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month. Consequently, he is set to miss upcoming fixtures against Alaves, Atletico Madrid, and Aston Villa, alongside likely absences for Spain's UEFA Nations League fixtures against England and Czechia in mid-November.

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