#barcelona-atletic-injuries

#barcelona-atletic-injuries

Araujo started the game at right-back but asked to be subbed and was replaced by Bernal in the first half of the match in the Spanish capital.

Tavares attempted to chase down a long ball he had played ahead of himself, but the situation quickly escalated. Unable to control his momentum, he slipped and collided heavily with the perimeter structure near the pitch.

Joao Cancelo put in another impressive showing for Barcelona against Atletico on Saturday night in La Liga as the Catalan giants ran out 2-1 winners and moved seven points clear at the top of the table.

I'm happy with Marcus, he plays well. The last few weeks he's had problems, he's been injured, so it's an opportunity for him. There are other options, Fermín, Gavi. I'm happy that Gavi is at a great level.

You can't play at half intensity. You're three times more likely to get injured. It's the worst thing you can do as a footballer.

The 28-year-old forward was ruled out of the semi-final first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano due to knee discomfort after he picked up a knock in the game against RCD Mallorca. While the issue was not serious, Barça opted not to take any risks with the England international as a precautionary measure. Barcelona confirmed his absence for the trip to Madrid, but the decision is more a precaution than the result of a worrying injury.