India, Oct. 21 -- FC Barcelona have suffered a devastating squad setback ahead of Sunday's El Clasico, with star playmaker Dani Olmo officially ruled out of the blockbuster clash against Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder sustained a severe adductor tear during Tuesday night's European fixture in France.

Subsequent clinical scans in Catalonia confirmed significant muscular damage in his left thigh, sidelining the Spanish international for up to five weeks.

The untimely injury disrupts manager Hansi Flick's tactical framework entering their most critical domestic encounter of the season.

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