Dani Olmo is likely to miss Sunday's Clásico after limping off against Paris Saint Germain before half-time, with early reports pointing to a left adductor problem. José Alvarez told So Foot, in comments translated from French, that Olmo "will not be there against Real Madrid" and that the first tests say he will be out for more than three weeks.
The injury in Paris
Olmo was forced off before the half-hour mark after a clash with Vitinha, and Barcelona immediately feared something more serious than a routine knock. Estadio Deportivo reported that the first checks suggest a tear in the left adductor, which is the kind of issue that can rule a player out for more than one big game if the initial diagnosis holds up.
He lasted only 27 minutes in Barcelona vs Real Madrid at Paris Saint Germain, and that abrupt exit leaves Barcelona waiting on Wednesday's medical tests in the city. SPORT1 reported that those tests should clarify the diagnosis, but the expectation is already that he will miss Real Madrid on Sunday.
What Barcelona lose
This is not only about the Clásico itself. Olmo had made 9 appearances for Barcelona this season and contributed 3 goal involvements, so his absence would take a player out of a team that has already leaned on him in the early weeks.
The workload point is still not settled, though. So Foot's line suggests more than three weeks out, while other reports have spoken about several weeks and even a layoff that could stretch into November. Wednesday's tests should narrow that down, but the immediate concern is straightforward: Barcelona are preparing for the Clásico without Olmo, and Sunday's trip from the calendar to the treatment room is already looking unavoidable.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
