The 17-year-old midfielder is set for detailed examinations today, but initial signs suggest he may have sustained a serious cruciate ligament injury.
“It doesn’t look good,” was the candid assessment from Hansi Flick regarding the injury of Marc Bernal, who was forced to leave the pitch due to pain in his left knee.
Bernal will undergo tests today to determine the exact nature of the injury, but early evaluations are not optimistic: he may be affected by a cruciate ligament issue.
Marc Bernal was unable to finish the match against Rayo Vallecano, departing in the 97th minute after a clash with Isi. He could not continue and was unable to put weight on his leg. In fact, he left Vallecas using crutches and was assisted by teammates and medical staff.
The 17-year-old talent had started in Barcelona’s first three La Liga matches of the 2024/25 season. Bernal impressed Flick during the preseason, and his excellent form earned him a spot in the lineup. Having joined Barcelona at a young age, he is one of three young players making their debut this season alongside Pau Victor and Gerard Martin.
Bernal’s injury has cast a somber mood over the Barcelona dressing room following the game. Despite the victory and moving to the top of the table, there was no joy among the players, who showed deep concern and sadness over their young teammate’s situation.
Until tomorrow, Bernal will not be evaluated, but initial assessments suggest he may be dealing with a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee. A serious injury like this could mean a recovery time of 6 to 9 months.
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