Barca's Balde could miss Champions League opener at Newcastle
Barcelona's Spanish defender Alex Balde kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
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Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde may miss the club's first Champions League game at Newcastle after he suffered a hamstring injury on Wednesday.
The left-back was hurt during training and Spanish reports estimate he could miss between three to four weeks.
"Balde suffered a slight injury to his left hamstring during today's training session. His availability will depend on how he progresses," said La Liga champions Barcelona in a statement.
The Spanish defender is expected to be sidelined for the visit of Valencia in La Liga on September 14, before the trip to face Newcastle on September 18.
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