Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Atletico Madrid: Frenkie de Jong, Eric Garcia, Lewandowski latest

By Aishat Akanni | 01 Mar 2026 15:08, Last updated: 01 Mar 2026 21:10

De Jong blow, Garcia banned: Barcelona injury list vs. Atletico

Barcelona will aim to produce a remarkable turnaround when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday night.

The Catalan giants have a significant deficit to overturn following their heavy first-leg defeat, and they will also have to cope with a number of key absentees.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atletico Madrid, who hold a commanding advantage in the tie.

Gavi

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Gavi remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from the knee surgery undergone in September 2025. The midfielder has, however, stepped up his rehabilitation in recent weeks and has returned to training, raising hopes that he could be back in action by mid-March.

Frenkie de Jong

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: Unknown

Frenkie de Jong is expected to miss between five and six weeks, ruling him out of this crucial encounter, as well as both legs of Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League round-of-16 tie with Newcastle United.

Robert Lewandowski 

Status: Out

Type of injury: Eye

Possible return date: Unknown

A key blow for Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski will miss the semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid after sustaining a fracture to his left eye socket against Villarreal. His return date is uncertain, forcing the hosts to reshuffle their attacking options.

Andreas Christensen

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Christensen is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining an ACL injury during a training session in late December.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Eric Garcia

Status: Out

Reason: Suspension

Eric Garcia is suspended for this fixture after being sent off late in Barcelona’s 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg. The defender received a straight red card in the 85th minute for a rash challenge, a decision that proved costly.