Barcelona Midfielder Frenkie de Jong Injured, Misses Key Games

Frenkie de Jong out with hamstring injury

Frenkie de Jong suffers hamstring injury, out for 5-6 weeks, misse Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong injured, ruled out of key games...

Barcelona have announced that Frenkie de Jong will be out for five to six weeks with a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old injured his “right hamstring during training this morning,” according to a statement on the club's website.

De Jong's absence is a big blow for Barcelona, especially with next Tuesday's Spanish Cup semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid looming. The Catalans will be looking to overturn a 4-0 deficit, but De Jong won't be part of the action.

❗️Medical report

First-team player Frenkie de Jong sustained an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg during this morning’s training session.

Medical tests have confirmed that the expected recovery period will be approximately five to six weeks. pic.twitter.com/2irBhMoAG2

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 26, 2026

Barcelona currently tops La Liga with 61 points, just a point ahead of Real Madrid. They're hosting Villarreal at Camp Nou on Saturday, but their chances might be impacted by Frenkie de Jong's injury.

De Jong's injury means he'll miss the March international window, including friendlies against Norway and Ecuador. He's expected to be out for 5-6 weeks, dealing a blow to Barcelona's midfield.