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Barcelona confirm Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen will be in squad to face Atletico Madrid

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has confirmed Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen will both be in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. The two players have been back in training after injury and are in with…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:23 PM

Key Things to Know

Hansi Flick confirmed Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen are in Barcelona's squad to face Atletico Madrid.
Garcia is reportedly ready to start the La Liga match following his recovery from injury.
Jules Kounde remains out with an ankle problem and is hoped to return after the international break.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that defenders Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen will be included in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. Both players returned to training following injury layoffs, providing a defensive boost ahead of the key top-of-the-table fixture.

Flick also provided an injury update on Jules Kounde, noting the defender remains sidelined with an ankle issue and is targeted to return after the international break. Barcelona enter the weekend holding a two-point lead over Atletico Madrid.

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