Barcelona have been hit by an injury blow to key playmaker Dani Olmo ahead of their next game against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Tests revealed a strain to the player’s right calf muscle, which will keep him out of action for the next few days. Barça’s medical staff have not indicated how long Olmo will be out for but confirmed that he will sit out Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Benfica - the penultimate game of the group phase.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Benfica with a calf injury, the LaLiga club said on Sunday.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Benfica with a calf injury, the LaLiga club said on Sunday.

On Sunday, Barcelona star Dani Olmo celebrated his team’s 5-2 Supercopa de Espana final thrashing of Clasico rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. That match took place in front of watching ...

Dani Olmo will miss Barcelona's Champions League match against Benfica this Tuesday due to a strain in his right calf muscle.

Barcelona have finally confirmed what the future holds for Dani Olmo after struggling to register their Spain international since making the £50million signing last summer.

The injury is a setback for Barcelona considering that the nation's highest sports court recently granted interim playing registration to Olmo.

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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has confirmed Olmo is ready to feature in tonight's Supercup final against El Clasico rivals Real Madrid, but his lack of action is expected to mean a start on the bench, with an unchanged starting XI from the semifinal win over Athletic Club.

On the domestic front, Hansi Flick's side lost further ground in the La Liga title race over the weekend, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Getafe. Dropped points in Madrid was a point of frustration for Flick, and the Barcelona boss received more bad news at full-time with midfield star Dani Olmo now ruled out against Benfica.

Barcelona have confirmed Dani Olmo will miss some action after suffering a calf strain over the weekend. The Spaniard will subsequently miss the club's upcoming Champions League clash against