Barça’s victory against Atlético de Madrid was marred by unexpected news: the injury of Dani Olmo, one of the scorers of the match. The azulgrana player, after scoring, fell in an unfortunate way and damaged his shoulder, which forced his immediate substitution. He could not even celebrate the goal he had scored.
The concern was evident in both the player and the club’s medical services. The first examinations ruled out a minor blow or a sprain: it was a dislocated shoulder, an injury that requires a longer recovery process.
The first medical report indicates that Olmo will not play again for the rest of the year and will miss at least four official matches.
Additional tests to define deadlines
In the coming hours, the player will undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of the injury and establish a timetable for his return. Although initial estimates suggest that his 2025th year of soccer is over, the club is waiting to confirm the definitive timetable.
This is not the first time Olmo has suffered from a similar ailment. During his time at RB Leipzig he already had to stop his activity due to problems in his left shoulder. This history reinforces the need for careful treatment and to avoid any haste in his return to the field.
Matches you will miss
If the medical forecasts are fulfilled, the striker will not be available for the matches against Real Betis, Eintracht, Osasuna and Villarreal, all of them scheduled before the end of 2025. In addition, his presence in the derby against Espanyol, scheduled for January 3 in Cornellà, is in doubt.
The loss of Olmo is a setback for Xavi Hernandez, who loses a key player in the attack at a decisive stage of the season. The coach will have to look for alternatives to maintain the team’s offensive efficiency in national and international competitions.
Dani Olmo‘s injury, confirmed as a dislocated shoulder, will keep him sidelined until 2026. Barça now faces a difficult few weeks without one of its key offensive players, while uncertainty remains over his possible return for the start of the new year.
