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Fans feared the worst after seeing the Blaugrana star leave on a stretcher during their loss to Las Palmas
Barcelona fans can breathe a sigh of relief after young defender Alejandro Balde was confirmed to be recovering well following a frightening injury during the team’s surprising 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.
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The match, meant to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary, turned into a bittersweet evening, marred by an embarrassing defeat and Balde’s early exit.
Balde scares Barcelona fans during loss
The incident occurred just over 20 minutes into the match when Balde collided with former Barcelona player Sandro Ramírez.
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The Spanish international went down clutching his throat and was stretchered off amid visible concern from players and fans.
Balde’s injury set off alarm bells across the Barcelona fanbase, especially given the club’s already precarious position in La Liga.
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However, Helena Condis of COPE later provided a reassuring update, saying, “Balde has recovered from the blow to the trachea. They were scared at first, but he is fine, fully recovered.”
Defeat dampens Barcelona anniversary celebrations
Barcelona’s hopes of marking their 125th anniversary with a resounding victory were dashed by a determined Las Palmas side.
Despite a stunning goal from Raphinha, the Blaugrana suffered their second defeat in three La Liga matches.
Sandro Ramírez, a La Masia graduate, opened the scoring for the visitors before Fabio Silva sealed the win in the second half.
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The result leaves Barcelona’s top spot in jeopardy, with Real Madrid just four points behind and holding two games in hand.
The injury scare involving Balde further added to the disappointment, but his positive recovery update offers a glimmer of hope for the Catalan giants as they regroup and prepare for their next challenges.
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