Barcelona lose Irene Paredes before visiting HB Koge in Champions League

Paredes ruled out for three weeks with a left hamstring injury ahead of Thursday's Champions League trip to HB Koge.

Barcelona centre-back Irene Paredes has been ruled out for approximately three weeks with a myofibrillar injury to the biceps femoris of her left leg, the club confirmed. She will miss Thursday's UEFA Women's Champions League group-stage match against HB Koge in Denmark (21:00 CET, Disney+).

Paredes' absence is a significant blow for Barcelona ahead of their trip to Scandinavia. The defending champions are seeking a third consecutive victory in Europe after opening wins against Paris FC (5–2) and Roma (0–6). Barcelona sit top of their group with six points from two matches.

Manager Pere Romeu will hold a pre-match press conference on Wednesday at 19:30 CET at the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers hotel, alongside defender Renee van Asten. The match takes place at Capelli Sport Stadion in Koge.