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·21 January 2026
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·21 January 2026
The Champions League night at Eden Arena left a bittersweet taste for FC Barcelona. In a thrilling match with high physical intensity, Hansi Flick's team suffered the loss of their playmaker: Pedri. The Canary Islands strategist had to leave the field in the 58th minute after feeling a twinge, leaving the Barça bench with expressions of utmost concern over a possible muscle relapse.
Pedri's exit forced Flick to quickly make a substitution, bringing in Dani Olmo. The impact of the player from Egar was immediate; with the first ball he touched, he managed to score against Slavia Prague's goal, breaking the 2-2 tie with which both teams had gone into halftime. Olmo's goal was a breath of fresh air for a Barça that was suffering against the physical display and dangerous set pieces of the Czech team.
From what was seen in the images before his exit, the Barça midfielder may have torn a muscle, which would imply a recovery time of two to four weeks.
If this is indeed the case, it will be a tough blow for Barça in a decisive February.
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