Barca’s Olmo set to miss Benfica Champions League clash

Dani Olmo

Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo will miss the club’s Champions League clash at Benfica on Tuesday after suffering a calf strain.

Olmo “will miss the next match,” said the Catalan giants in a statement Sunday.

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The midfielder is currently eligible to play for Barcelona as Spain’s national sports council granted a precautionary measure after La Liga refused to renew his temporary playing license at the end of 2024.

Barcelona are y second in the Champions League standings and aiming to wrap up qualification for the last 16 on their trip to Lisbon.

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