Confirmed: Barcelona star Xavi Espart out for seven weeks with ankle injury after El Clasico
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8-second readIn a major blow, FC Barcelona have confirmed that breakthrough starlet Xavi Espart has sustained an ankle injury that will keep him out of action for the next seven weeks.
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In a major blow, FC Barcelona have confirmed that breakthrough starlet Xavi Espart has sustained an ankle injury that will keep him out of action for the next seven weeks.
The 19-year-old La Masia wonderkid sustained the injury during last night’s El Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou, following a challenge from Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni.
Tests were conducted earlier today at the club’s training facilities and the results reveal a serious blow for the youngster. “The tests carried out have confirmed that Xavi Espart has suffered an injury to the syndesmosis of the right ankle as a result of a traumatic action with an opposing player during the match against Real Madrid,” the statement read.
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Barca Universal · reported · 2026-10-26 12:54 UTC
Confirmed: Barcelona star Xavi Espart out for seven weeks with ankle injury after El Clasico ↗
In a major blow, FC Barcelona have confirmed that breakthrough starlet Xavi Espart has sustained an ankle injury that will keep him out of action for the next seven weeks. The 19-year-old La Masia wonderkid sustained the injury during last
Barca Blaugranes · reported · 2026-10-25 20:38 UTC
Xavi Espart forced off against Real Madrid as Barcelona lose another defender to injury ↗
Barcelona suffered yet another injury blow on Sunday in El Clasico as Xavi Espart was forced off on the half hour mark with a problem. Espart started again at right-back for Hansi Flick’s side but picked up a knock early
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