Unfortunate El Clásico debut. Barcelona star injured in match against Real Madrid
An unpleasant incident involving a substitution occurred in the headline match of the 10th round of the Spanish league between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Catalan side were forced to make a change during the fiercely contested showdown.
Xavi Espart, who was making his first-ever appearance in an El Clásico, was unable to continue, with Alejandro Balde coming on in his place. As a result, Barcelona's coaching staff had to adjust their initial plan for the El Clásico, bringing on a fresh player in a crucial area of the pitch.
Further details on why Espart left the pitch and the possible severity of the problem are still awaited. The young footballer may have picked up the injury in an incident while challenging Aurélien Tchouaméni for the ball.
It should be noted that after 40 minutes, the score remains goalless — 0-0.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
