Barcelona Loses Dani Olmo Before El Clasico After PSG Clash

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain both lost key players to injuries during their UEFA Champions League league phase meeting in Paris on October 20, 2026. Dani Olmo and Ousmane Dembele were forced off in the first half, raising concerns for their respective teams as Barcelona prepares to face Real Madrid in La Liga this weekend. According to reports from Yahoo Sports and GOAL, the two substitutions followed separate incidents within seven minutes of each other.

Dembele left in the 20th minute with a suspected hamstring problem, while Olmo was withdrawn in the 27th minute after a collision with Vitinha. Olmo's injury presents an additional concern for Barcelona coach Hansi Flick ahead of the upcoming El Clasico at Camp Nou. The Spanish midfielder had been selected in the starting lineup against PSG but could not continue after receiving treatment on the field.

The match also marked Olmo's 100th appearance for Barcelona, according to Yahoo Sports. His milestone ended prematurely as Fermín López entered the game to replace him following the forced substitution.

Yahoo Sports reported that Barcelona faces Real Madrid at Camp Nou this weekend in a La Liga fixture. The extent of Olmo's injury and his availability for the match were not confirmed in the reports. Barcelona may have another midfield option available, as Yahoo Sports reported that Rodri could return to the starting lineup. Flick had left the Spain midfielder on the bench for the match against PSG, with a potential return expected for the weekend fixture.

PSG also had to adjust its lineup early after Dembele experienced muscular discomfort while advancing during an attack. The France forward signaled to the bench before leaving the field, prompting coach Luis Enrique to introduce Ferran Torres, according to GOAL. The injuries occurred during a meeting between the leading teams in the Champions League league phase standings. PSG entered the fixture with six points in first place, ahead of Barcelona in second on goal difference, according to GOAL.

Both clubs therefore had to make changes before halftime, with Ferran Torres replacing Dembele for PSG and Fermín López taking Olmo's place for Barcelona. The immediate concern for Barcelona now shifts to Olmo's recovery ahead of its scheduled league encounter with Real Madrid.