Garcia and Kounde major doubts for Clasico

The medical situation at Barcelona has taken a significant turn for the worse following their bruising encounter with Real Betis. Eric Garcia, who managed to get on the scoresheet during the match, was forced off in the closing stages with a clear muscular problem.

After returning to the Ciutat Esportiva Sant Joan Despi for comprehensive medical evaluations, the club has confirmed the full extent of the damage to the Spanish international.

Garcia has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right thigh, a blow that will see him sidelined for a period of three to four weeks.