Christensen, a problem for Barcelona

Apuesta a este partido aquí

UEFA Champions League

1 X 2

Galatasaray Barcelona

13/10/26 21:00:00

8.00 5.75 1.30

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

Andreas Christensen, a 30-year-old center-back, suffered a new muscle injury in his left thigh during the match against Sevilla and will be out for several weeks, as confirmed by Hansi Flick. The latest news from FC Barcelona suggest that the issue arises as the Dane had been given an important role in LaLiga after two seasons marked by his absences.

The defender had to leave the field before the hour mark after a duel with Robbie Ure. Christensen pointed out to the medical staff the back of his left thigh and received ice on the bench. An initial examination indicated a muscle tear in the quadriceps, pending tests to determine the extent and exact recovery time.

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Andreas Christensen has a torn quadriceps.

Tomorrow more medical tests will be made, and his recovery time will be confirmed. pic.twitter.com/EqNMwe7BD4

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) September 19, 2026

Andreas Christensen halts again after regaining his place

The injury interrupts Andreas Christensen's best stretch of continuity in a long time. The Dane had played 492 minutes this season, close to the 551 minutes he accumulated throughout the previous season and had been a starter in five of the eight games played so far.

His performance against Sevilla was also having a direct impact in attack. Christensen dribbled from the back and assisted Raphinha in the 1-1 action before having to give way to Gerard Martín.

The issue for Barça lies in the recurrence of injuries. In the 2024/25 season, Christensen had Achilles tendon problems and later a muscle injury. In 2025/26, a partial rupture of the left knee's anterior cruciate ligament kept him out for 158 days and delayed his return until the last league match.

This lack of continuity contrasts with the club's decision this summer. FC Barcelona renewed his contract until June 30, 2028, after the center-back finished last season with just 18 appearances under Hansi Flick.

FC Barcelona keeps the central issue open

The new injury also brings the focus back to a position that Barça tried to reinforce during the last transfer window. The club ended the summer without signing another center-back despite working on that option. According to AS, they even submitted an offer of 8 million euros for Ruud Nijstad, an offer that Twente rejected.

Christensen's continuity, Gerard Martín's adaptation to the defense, and the possibility of using Eric García and Jules Koundé in that position allowed postponing the operation. The new absence now diminishes Hansi Flick's margin in a season with LaLiga and Champions League ongoing.

Christensen had also been included by Denmark for the Nations League matches against Norway, Wales, and Portugal, with the first match set for September 24. His injury will keep him out of that international stretch, allowing him to complete part of his recovery during the break.

The next step will be to know the definitive result of the medical tests and the exact time Christensen will be out. Barça will have to assess in the coming weeks whether their current alternatives cover the absence or if the central defending position becomes a priority again in the next transfer window.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Christensen, un problema para el Barcelona