Barcelona will be aiming to make the perfect start to their 2025-26 Champions League campaign when they open their league stage against Newcastle United on Thursday night.
The Catalan outfit, who were six-goal winners over Valencia in La Liga on Sunday, reached the semi-finals of last season's European Cup, losing a thrilling last-four contest with Inter Milan.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Newcastle, who will enter the match off the back of a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on September 19, 2024
Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown
Barcelona are currently without the services of experienced goalkeeper Ter Stegen due to a back operation, and the Germany international will not be available for selection until later in the year.
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong pictured on January 29, 2025
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: September 18 (vs. Newcastle)
Barcelona were missing De Jong on Sunday, with the 28-year-old picking up a muscular injury while on international duty with the Netherlands, and he is also a doubt for the Champions League clash with Newcastle.
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde on April 9, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Barcelona will again be missing Balde on Thursday due to a hamstring injury which he suffered in training earlier this month, and the defender could be on the sidelines until October.
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Barcelona's Gavi on April 5, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Barcelona are currently concerned by a knee injury for Gavi, with an operation not ruled out at this stage, but for now, the midfielder will spend time in the treatment room until the pain has subsided.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal on August 4, 2025
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: September 18 (vs. Newcastle)
Barcelona were missing Yamal on Sunday due to a groin problem, and he is also a major doubt for the European fixture with Newcastle; a final decision on the Spaniard is unlikely to be made until Wednesday.
BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona have no players suspended for the Champions League clash.
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