Barcelona faced injury setbacks in a disappointing draw against the home team in a La Liga match.

Frenkie De Jong, the talented midfielder from FC Barcelona, was forced to leave the pitch after sustaining an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match against Athletic Club at Estadio de San Mames. This unfortunate incident occurred during a goalless draw, which proved to be a costly affair for Barcelona as two key players suffered injuries.

De Jong and Pedri, both visibly distraught, had to be substituted in the first half due to non-contact complaints. These injuries have raised concerns that their respective seasons may be cut short. The absence of these influential players could have a significant impact on Barcelona’s performance in the upcoming matches.

In terms of the match itself, there was a lack of goalmouth action, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. The closest opportunity came just after the half-hour mark when Unai Simon, the goalkeeper for Athletic Club, made a crucial save to deny Fermin Lopez. Simon then had to quickly readjust and make a slight touch to prevent Joao Cancelo’s chip from finding the net. Yeray Alvarez ultimately cleared the ball off the line, ensuring the scoreline remained level.

As the second half unfolded, neither side displayed the urgency or desperation to secure a winning goal. The lack of attacking intent resulted in a stalemate, leaving both teams with a single point from the encounter.

With this draw, Barcelona remains in third place in the La Liga standings, trailing Getafe by just one point. Meanwhile, Athletic Club maintains their fifth position, sitting five points behind Atletico Madrid, who currently occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot.

Overall, it was a disappointing result for both teams, overshadowed by the unfortunate injuries suffered by De Jong and Pedri. The impact of these absences will undoubtedly be felt in the coming matches, as Barcelona aims to maintain their position in the league and Athletic Club strives to secure a Champions League spot.