Why Marc Bernal was taken off for Barcelona against Atletico
The substitute was subbed in the Spanish capital.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on April 04, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Marc Bernal had a tough evening on Saturday as he came on as a substitute to replace Ronald Araujo against Atletico but didn’t see out the game.
The midfielder had to go off in the second half after picking up a knock in a fresh injury blow for Hansi Flick’s side. According to Gerard Romero, Bernal suffered an ankle problem against Atletico and will now undergo medical tests to determine the severity of the injury. Barcelona will be hoping the injury is not too severe as the Catalans face Atletico again in midweek in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Flick looks set to be without Frenkie de Jong for that game, as the Dutch star is still yet to be given the medical green light to return. Losing Bernal would be another blow and leave Flick short of options for the game. Marc Casado and Gavi are options along with Eric Garcia.