Blow for Barcelona as Joao Cancelo Ruled Out of Supercopa Final Clash Against Real Madrid
Barcelona is set to face a setback in the upcoming Supercopa final against Real Madrid as Joao Cancelo has been ruled out, according to reports from Javi Miguel of Diario AS and SPORT. The Portuguese defender’s recovery from a knee injury in just 10 days was deemed miraculous, and now, Barcelona anticipates his return for the La Liga match against Real Betis on January 21st.
Cancelo, a pivotal player for Barcelona this season with 22 appearances, three goals, and two assists, will be dearly missed after sustaining an injury. While Barcelona managed a clean sheet against Osasuna in his absence, Cancelo’s offensive contributions will be crucially absent in the high-stakes encounter against Real Madrid. The team is aiming to avenge their earlier league defeat to Real Madrid this season, having triumphed 3-1 in the previous Supercopa final.
