On the 26th, Barcelona released a medical report on defender Xavi Espar, who was injured in the Clasico, and announced that the player will be sidelined for approximately seven weeks. Espar appeared in the starting lineup in the first El Clasico of the season and supported the team as a right-back, but in the 30th minute he injured his right ankle in a tackle from Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tsuamenyi. Although he continued to play, he was forced to be substituted midway through the match.
The match was played on the 25th, and although Barcelona took the lead, Hafinha's goal equalized the score in the 61st minute, and Kylian Mbappe scored his second goal in the closing stages, resulting in a 1-2 loss. The winning streak since the start of the league match has come to an end with nine consecutive wins, and there are concerns that Barcelona will lack the strength to play in future league matches.
The club announced the following day that Espar had suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle and would be out for "approximately seven weeks." Espar is injured in his right ankle and will need rehabilitation and treatment to prepare for his return. Barcelona's defensive line is currently without Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, and Andreas Christensen due to injuries, and the lack of personnel in the defense is becoming more serious.
With the defeat in Clasico, Barcelona will be forced to make tactical adjustments going forward. Due to the delay in Espar's return, there will be a need to consider a replacement at right-back. The club has indicated its policy of aiming for victory in the league match while prioritizing the player's recovery. As soon as the timing of Espar's return is determined, attention will be focused on whether he will be able to appear in the starting lineup again.