"With just over ten days to go before the highly anticipated clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, Barça are working against the clock to get key players fit - but several names have already been ruled out. Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are both long-term absentees, while, as reported earlier today, Robert Lewandowski is also ruled out with a fresh injury. Dani Olmo, too, is unlikely to return from his calf issue in time for the trip to Madrid."
"Now, according to journalist Santi Ovalle of Cadena SER, another key starter for Barcelona, Joan Garcia, is officially ruled out of the Clasico against Real Madrid. The goalkeeper underwent surgery for a meniscus tear at the end of September, and it was suggested that he would need around a month's recovery. Wojciech Szczesny has stepped up in Garcia's absence, but having the 24-year-old fit and firing would have been a big boost for Barcelona."
The congested schedule and October international break have increased injury problems for Barcelona ahead of the El Clasico. Several first-team players are unavailable: Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are long-term absentees; Robert Lewandowski is sidelined with a fresh injury; Dani Olmo is unlikely to recover from a calf issue in time. Joan Garcia underwent meniscus surgery at the end of September and is officially ruled out for the match. Wojciech Szczesny is covering in goal, and Raphinha's slower-than-expected thigh recovery leaves further doubts over selection for the trip to Madrid.
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