Barça announces new injury setback

Europe 06 November 2025 at 11:37

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Hansi Flick

05.11.25 FT Champions League

Club Brugge

Barcelona

On Thursday, FC Barcelona officially confirmed the injury of Eric García. The player suffered a blow to the face on Wednesday night during the Champions League match against Club Brugge.

Eric García was the victim of a violent collision to the face during an aerial duel last night against Brugge in the Champions League. He was struck on the nose and immediately left the pitch, his face bloodied. As he exited, García told the club's medical staff that he had "broken his nose". Subsequent tests only confirmed his initial feeling.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐌𝐄́𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐎

El jugador del primer equipo 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 presenta una fractura nasal.

Se le colocará una máscara protectora y se valorará su evolución de cara a su participación en el próximo partido contra el Celta. pic.twitter.com/oZFKEr20Yc
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) November 6, 2025

Back in Barcelona, the medical staff decided to closely monitor the injury's progress to assess the best treatment and recovery options. Wearing a protective mask is being considered—a common solution in such cases—but the specialists are still debating whether to rush his return.