Barça’s Locker Room Falls Silent Due to Marc Bernal’s Injury

The 17-year-old midfielder is set to undergo a detailed examination today, but initial signs suggest the injury could involve the cruciate ligament.

“It doesn’t look good.” That was the blunt assessment from Hansi Flick regarding the severity of Marc Bernal’s injury, who was forced to leave the field due to pain in his left knee.

Today, Bernal will be examined to determine the exact extent of the injury, but early evaluations are not optimistic: he may have damaged his cruciate ligament.

Marc Bernal couldn’t finish the match against Rayo Vallecano. He left the pitch in the 97th minute after a collision with Isi. Bernal was unable to continue and couldn’t put weight on his leg. In fact, he left Vallecas on crutches, with the support of his teammates and medical staff.

The 17-year-old had started in the first three matches of the 2024/25 La Liga season. Marc impressed Flick during the preseason, and his outstanding form secured his place in the team. Bernal joined Barcelona at a young age and is one of three young players to have debuted this season, alongside Pau Victor and Gerard Martin.

Marc Bernal’s injury cast a heavy pall over the Barcelona locker room after the match. No one felt cheerful despite the victory and rising to the top of the table. The players’ faces showed deep concern and sadness for their young teammate’s condition.

Bernal’s examination is scheduled for tomorrow, but initial evaluations suggest that his left knee’s cruciate ligament might be affected. A serious injury of this nature could take between 6 to 9 months to recover.