Espart injures himself in the classic and exacerbates Barça's defensive problems

Xavi Espart suffered an injury during the classic match against Real Madrid, worsening Barcelona's defensive issues. He left the game in the first half, adding to the team's existing absences of Eric Garcia, Jules Koundé, and Andreas Christensen. Espart's injury forced coach Hansi Flick to adjust his lineup, moving Alejandro Balde to the left and João Cancelo to the right. The situation is critical for Barcelona as they face a shortage of defenders, impacting their performance in crucial matches.