Barcelona will be aiming to extend their winning streak in La Liga to four matches as they prepare to face Real Betis at Camp Nou on Saturday.
After starting their 2023-24 campaign with a goalless draw against Getafe on August 13, the Catalan giants have secured victories against Cadiz, Villarreal, and Osasuna.
Xavi’s side currently sits in third place in the Spanish top flight, accumulating 10 points from four matches. They trail early division leaders Real Madrid by just two points.
In this article, Sports Weez provides the latest injury and suspension updates for Barcelona ahead of their upcoming clash with Real Betis, who currently occupy the seventh position in the league standings.
Pedri
Status: Out
Type of Injury: Thigh
Expected Return Date: Unknown
Key midfielder Pedri is currently sidelined due to a thigh injury. The talented Spain international is not anticipated to return until early October.
Ronald Araujo
Status: Out
Type of Injury: Thigh
Expected Return Date: Unknown
Araujo suffered a thigh injury during training before the international break. Team officials predict that he won’t be available until the middle of October.
Ilkay Gundogan
Status: Major Doubt
Type of Injury: Back
Expected Return Date: September 16 (vs. Real Betis)
Gundogan’s participation in the clash against Real Betis is uncertain due to a back problem he experienced while playing for Germany against France.
BARCELONA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Fermin Lopez
Status: Out
Expected Return Date: September 19 (vs. Royal Antwerp)
Barcelona will be without midfielder Fermin Lopez for this match. He received a red card while representing the club’s second team in a game against Gimnastic Tarragona on September 10.
