Tag: Alejandro Balde

Balde Injury Blow Puts Copa Final at Risk

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)
April 2025

Barcelona confirmed Alejandro Balde has suffered a hamstring injury and is likely to miss several key matches, including the Copa del Rey final vs. Real Madrid and the Champions League quarterfinal second leg vs. Dortmund.
Balde was forced off during Barça’s 1–0 win over Leganés. Scans revealed a distal hamstring injury. His return depends on recovery progress, with Gerard Martín expected to fill in at left-back in the meantime.

Barcelona Target Four Full-Backs in Summer Defensive Overhaul

Vanderson, Marc Pubill, Jeremie Frimpong, Givairo Read (Barcelona)
April 2025

Barcelona are eyeing four right-back targets for the summer to add depth behind Koundé and Balde, with Vanderson, Pubill, Jeremie Frimpong, and Givairo Read all on sporting director Deco’s list.
Vanderson is Deco’s long-time favorite, while Frimpong is considered the dream signing despite a high price tag. Pubill and Read are more realistic alternatives given Barcelona’s limited transfer budget.

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