Barcelona will continue their 2026-27 La Liga campaign against Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou.
The Catalan giants opened their new season with a 5-0 victory over Elche on Sunday night.
Here, Buzz rounds up all of Barcelona’s injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Athletic, who suffered a 3-1 defeat to Sevilla in their first game of the new campaign.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
De Jong is currently on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury, and it is unclear at this stage of proceedings when the Netherlands international will return.
Roony Bardghji
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Bardghji was expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer before the news broke that he had suffered a torn ACL, which will sideline him for a significant period.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: August 27 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)
Rodri is back in training after recovering from a minor back operation, and the midfielder could make his debut for Barcelona against Athletic.
Gavi
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: August 27 (vs. Athletic)
Gavi was forced off against Elche on Sunday with a knee injury, which looked serious at the time, but it has since been revealed that the midfielder only suffered a bruise.
BARCELONA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona have no players banned for this match.