Injury update: When will Barcelona's sidelined players return to action? | Barca Universal

"FC Barcelona went into the mid-season Christmas break on a positive note, securing a 2-0 win over Villarreal that consolidated their position at the top of the La Liga table. Following the loss to Chelsea in November, the Catalans have picked up seven wins in a row in all competitions and have momentum on their side heading into the decisive half of the campaign."

"Barcelona will begin 2026 with a derby against an Espanyol side in their best form for many years on 3 January, followed by the first title of the season, the Spanish Super Cup, with a semi-final against Athletic Club on 7 January. On the horizon is the final on 11 January against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. Given the string of important fixtures coming up once the season resumes, Hansi Flick will hope to recover his sidelined players at the earliest possible."

"The La Masia midfielder underwent arthroscopic surgery at the beginning of September to repair the damage to the internal meniscus in his right knee, which had already been operated on previously. Both Gavi and Barcelona want to act with maximum caution as far as his recovery is concerned, so as to avoid dangerous relapses. Even though everything is progressing as planned, his gradual return to action is expected to happen in February."

FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 win over Villarreal before the mid-season break, consolidating top spot in La Liga and extending a run to seven consecutive wins since the Chelsea loss. The team begins January with a derby against Espanyol on 3 January, a Spanish Super Cup semi-final vs Athletic Club on 7 January and a potential final on 11 January against Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick wants sidelined players available as early as possible. Gavi underwent arthroscopic surgery in September for an internal meniscus and is expected to return gradually in February. Ronald Araujo has been resting since the Chelsea red card and should resume training next week. Dani Olmo suffered a left shoulder dislocation on 3 December against Atletico Madrid, interrupting his season.

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