Barcelona receive mixed news on Marc Bernal and Ronald Araujo ahead of Champions League tie

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on April 04, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

Barcelona have received mixed news on Marc Bernal and Ronald Araujo after both players were taken off during Saturday’s win over Atletico in La Liga.

Araujo went off in the first half and was replaced by Bernal, but the midfielder then had to come off after the break after sustaining an issue.

According to Gerard Romero, Araujo just has an overload and will be available to play in Barcelona’s next games. However, Bernal has suffered an ankle problem which will keep him sidelined for around 10 days.

The news means that Bernal will not be available for the first leg of Barca’s Champions League quarter final against Atlético but could potentially play in the return.

Hansi Flick therefore has problems in midfield ahead of the game as it’s still unclear when Frenkie de Jong will return for the Catalan giants.

Source: barcablaugranes.com