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Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's Clásico against Real Madrid after sustaining a left adductor injury during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
The 28-year-old was withdrawn in the first half of the defeat in Paris, with medical tests later confirming muscle damage. Barcelona expects him to be sidelined for approximately one month, ruling him out of LaLiga fixtures against Alavés and Atlético Madrid plus a Champions League trip to Aston Villa. He could return after the November international break.
Fermín López replaced Olmo against PSG and is tipped to start at the tip of midfield against Madrid. Barcelona is also without Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji for the Clásico, while Jules Koundé is doubtful with an ankle problem after missing the Paris match.
Hansi Flick's side suffered its first defeat of the season in Paris but has won every LaLiga game. Victory over José Mourinho's side at Spotify Camp Nou would open a nine-point lead.
Source: ESPN - Wed Oct 21, 1:28 PM ET
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