Barcelona injury concerns are already making headlines ahead of their La Liga title defence, as the champions prepare for a tricky away trip to Mallorca this Saturday.

Despite dominating the 2024/25 campaign—clinching both the league and Copa del Rey—Hansi Flick’s side head into the new season facing key fitness setbacks and unresolved squad registration issues that could shape his first competitive line-up.

Mallorca vs Barcelona Match Time in Different Countries

Country	Date	Time
Spain	16/08	07:30 PM
USA (ET)	16/08	01:30 PM
England (UK)	16/08	06:30 PM
India	16/08	11:00 PM
Brazil	16/08	02:30 PM

Injury list ahead of Mallorca match

Marc-André ter Stegen

Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper is still sidelined following back surgery in late July.

The German international, a cornerstone of the team’s defensive structure, has no confirmed return date and is not expected back until later in the year.

His absence forces Flick to consider alternative options between the posts, potentially handing more responsibility to reserve keepers—though even new signing Joan García faces registration uncertainty.

Dani Olmo

The Spanish international attacker missed Barcelona’s final pre-season fixture against Como due to a minor muscle problem.

However, early reports suggest Olmo is on track to be available for the Mallorca clash.

Flick will hope to integrate him immediately, given his creativity and link-up potential in the final third.

Robert Lewandowski

The biggest concern for Barcelona comes in attack, with Lewandowski battling a hamstring issue that makes him a major doubt.

Sources suggest he could miss the first couple of matches, a blow for a team that relies heavily on his goal-scoring instincts.

Should he be absent, Barcelona’s attacking setup may see Ferran Torres or a false nine take centre stage.

Suspensions affecting Barcelona’s lineup

Barcelona have no players suspended for the opening match, meaning disciplinary bans will not impact Flick’s squad selection.

How the Barcelona injury list affects the coach’s plans

Flick faces immediate tactical challenges.

Without Ter Stegen, the defensive line loses a leader and an organiser.

If Lewandowski is ruled out, the attacking blueprint will need to adapt quickly—possibly shifting towards more fluid forward rotations.

Olmo’s late fitness decision could also influence whether Barcelona opt for a more cautious or aggressive approach in midfield.

Off the pitch, unresolved registration issues for several summer signings add another layer of complexity to Flick’s preparations.