Barcelona will open their 2026 with a La Liga clash against Espanyol on Saturday.
The Catalan giants ended 2025 with a 2-0 success over Villarreal, and Hansi Flick's side are currently top of the La Liga table, four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Espanyol, who are fifth in the division.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Gavi will be on the sidelines until the early stages of 2026 following a knee operation, with the Spanish midfielder requiring surgery to treat a medial meniscus injury.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 3 (vs. Espanyol)
Olmo suffered a shoulder injury during the clash with Atletico Madrid at the start of December, but the Spain international could be back for the clash with Espanyol.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Personal
Possible return date: Unknown
Araujo, who has missed Barcelona's last seven matches in all competitions, has taken a period of absence to prioritise his mental health, and it is unclear at this stage of proceedings when the centre-back could return.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Christensen is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury during a training session earlier this month.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: January 3 (vs. Espanyol)
Pedri missed the clash with Villarreal last time out due to a calf issue, but the Spaniard is expected to be involved in the game against Espanyol.
BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.