Barcelona Superstar at Risk of Missing El Clasico Clash Against Real Madrid

La Liga Title Race Takes Shape: Barcelona’s De Jong Injury a Cause for Concern

In the early stages of the La Liga season, it’s becoming increasingly evident that Barcelona and Real Madrid are primed to renew their fierce rivalry for the league title. Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to the campaign, with Los Blancos achieving a near-flawless record, winning all five of their league games, while Xavi’s Barcelona side has secured five wins and one draw from their six matches.

However, Barcelona has been hit with a significant setback, one that could have lasting repercussions for their title aspirations.

According to reports from SPORT, Frenkie de Jong was forced to leave the field in the first half of the Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo match due to an ankle injury. Recent indications suggest that the midfielder may be sidelined until well into November.

Initially, the injury didn’t appear overly severe, but the situation has evolved. If De Jong indeed remains unavailable until November, he will miss the first El Clasico of the season, potentially handing Real Madrid a crucial advantage, as Barcelona will be without one of their most pivotal players.

This injury comes at a time when De Jong’s future at Barcelona had been under scrutiny not long ago. However, recent developments saw him reclaim his status as a vital starter for the club, becoming an integral component of Xavi’s plans. Consequently, his absence will not only impact the showdown against Real Madrid but also several other matches during his absence.

Of course, Real Madrid hasn’t been immune to the injury bug either, with several key players currently sidelined. While they’ve had an impressive start to the season, it’s worth noting that the specter of their form fading, as it did last season, cannot be entirely dismissed. The La Liga title race is shaping up to be a closely contested battle, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid navigating their own challenges as they vie for supremacy.