Despite a resounding 7–2 victory over Newcastle and qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona suffered two blows that have disrupted coach Hansi Flick’s plans ahead of this crucial stage.
The first setback came with Eric Garcia, who sustained a hamstring injury in the first half after starting the match at right-back. The injury forced Flick to substitute him quickly, bringing on Ronald Araujo in an unfamiliar position. Reports indicate that the player may be sidelined until after the international break, which represents a significant loss for the team.
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The blow did not end there, as goalkeeper Juan Garcia suffered an injury 10 minutes before the end of the match, forcing him to leave the field and further increasing the anxiety within the coaching staff.
Despite the impressive qualification, Barcelona is experiencing a period of apprehension due to injuries at this critical stage of the season, with hopes for a swift recovery for the injured players to continue their pursuit of titles.
