Barcelona have confirmed that Marcus Rashford will miss this week’s match against Atlético Madrid after suffering a knee injury.
The club revealed that the striker is experiencing pain in his left knee after taking a blow during Barcelona’s game against Mallorca on Saturday at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Rashford was forced to undergo medical assessment following the match, and Barcelona’s medical team have now ruled him out of the upcoming fixture as a precaution.
The Catalan giants did not provide a specific return date, but the injury will be monitored closely in the coming days.
His absence will be a blow for Barcelona as they prepare for a crucial encounter against Atlético Madrid, with both sides battling for important points in the title and Champions League qualification race.