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Barcelona defender Espart sidelined for seven weeks due to injury

Barcelona defender Xavi Espart sidelined for seven weeks due to injury. Image Source: IANS

Barcelona Defender Xavi Espart Ruled Out for Seven Weeks After Clasico Injury

By IANS News October 27, 2026 • 07:58 AM View: 95

FC Barcelona have suffered another injury setback, with the club confirming on Monday that defender Xavi Espart will be sidelined for around seven weeks after injuring his ankle in Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid.

"Tests carried out have confirmed that Xavi Espart is suffering from an injury to the syndesmosis joint in his right ankle due to a collision with an opposing player in the game against Real Madrid. The player will be out for around seven weeks," the club said in a statement on its official website on Monday.