Barcelona face PSG in Champions League without two injured defenders
The gist
Barcelona face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League without injured Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde.
The game tests a side that has won all 11 matches this season.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 in Seville for an 11th win in all competitions this season; Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia were injured in the match.
- Oct 18, 2026Barcelona said Eric Garcia has a right thigh injury with an estimated three to four weeks out, and Kounde has a left ankle sprain and will miss the PSG game; his fitness will decide if he can face Real Madrid on 25 October.
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