Marc Bernal set to undergo surgery for knee injury
What's the story
FC Barcelona's midfielder, Marc Bernal, has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an associated injury to the lateral meniscus. The unfortunate incident occurred during a La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. Barca won the contest 2-1. The club confirmed that Bernal will undergo surgery in the coming days, following which further updates on his condition will be provided. Here's more.
Match incident
Bernal's injury occurred during La Liga match
Bernal's injury happened in the closing stages of the second half, during a play sequence against Rayo Vallecano. This unfortunate event marks a significant setback for the young midfielder who had started all three league games for FC Barcelona this season. The club expressed its support for Bernal on social media, stating "We are with you, Marc."
Wins
3rd successive win for Barcelona
This was the third successive win for Barca in La Liga 2024-25. Flick's side started with a 2-1 win over Valencia with Robert Lewandowski scoring a brace. Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski shone next in a 2-1 win over Athletic Club. And now, Barcelona have claimed a third victory. After there matches, Barcelona have nine points with a goal difference of +3.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
We are with you, Marc 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/LtJPGCaSUK
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 28, 2024