Espart, seven weeks out

Barcelona defender Espart suffered a right ankle syndesmosis injury in a challenge with Tchouameni during El Clásico; out approximately seven weeks.

Xavier Espart sustained a right ankle syndesmosis injury during Barcelona's match against Real Madrid, caused by a challenge with Real Madrid midfielder Tchouameni in the ninth minute. Although Espart had already felt discomfort in the ankle during the previous match in Paris, he was included in the squad for El Clásico due to Barcelona's defensive injury crisis. He managed to continue playing until the 30th minute before the injury forced him off.

According to Barcelona's medical statement, tests confirmed a syndesmosis injury to his right ankle resulting from the traumatic contact. The estimated recovery time is approximately seven weeks, meaning Espart is unlikely to return before early January, just before the winter break. This is the same type of injury that sidelined Frenkie de Jong in previous seasons.