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Barcelona midfield prodigy missed Europa friendly due to muscle overload
FC Barcelona began their 2026-27 pre-season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Europa in a behind-closed-doors friendly in the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday night.
While Hansi Flick handed minutes to most of the players available, Marc Bernal was one of the few who did not feature.
According to Mundo Deportivo , the La Masia midfielder was left out as a precaution after suffering a minor muscle overload.
Set to travel for England camp
The issue is not considered serious, and both the coaching staff and the player agreed there was no need to take unnecessary risks.
Like the rest of the players who reported for pre-season on 13 July, Bernal has been given a rest day following the friendly and is expected to travel with the squad to England on 27 July for Barcelona’s pre-season training camp.
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