Barcelona confirm Eric Garcia out for 3-4 weeks & Jules Kounde to miss PSG clash

Barcelona have confirmed that defender Eric Garcia will be sidelined for three to four weeks, while Jules Kounde will miss the upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Both players sustained injuries during Barcelona's victory over Real Betis. Garcia suffered a muscle injury to the rectus femoris in his right thigh, whereas Kounde suffered a sprain to his left ankle.

Kounde's availability for the subsequent Clásico match against Real Madrid remains dependent on his recovery progress. Barcelona are also managing injuries across their defensive unit, with Andreas Christensen still unavailable, presenting selection challenges for manager Hansi Flick ahead of high-profile fixtures.