Barcelona fear Patricio Pacifico has suffered serious knee injury

TL;DR

Barcelona's young defender Patricio Pacifico may have suffered a serious knee injury during a match against Olot. He is set to undergo tests to determine the extent of the damage, with fears of ligament injury.

Key points

Patricio Pacifico injured his knee during a match against Olot.
There are fears of ligament damage that could keep him out for an extended period.
Pacifico has been impactful since joining Barcelona Atletic in the winter transfer window.

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Cabudare, Venezuela

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Uruguay's defender #06 Patricio Pacifico celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2025 South American U-20 football championship match between Uruguay and Peru at the Metropolitano de Lara stadium in Cabudare, Lara state, Venezuela on January 29, 2025. (Photo by EDILZON GAMEZ / AFP) (Photo by EDILZON GAMEZ/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Barcelona Atletic have been left sweating on the fitness of young defender Patricio Pacifico after he was forced off with an injury during Sunday’s draw with Olot. Pacifico appeared to sustain a knee problem and had to be helped from the pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva. The fear is that he’s suffered ligament damage which will keep him out for some time. He’s now due to undergo tests at the club to determine the severity of the problem, according to Mundo Deportivo. Pacifico has been making an impact with Barca Atletic since joining the club in the winter transfer window, with speculation claiming the Catalans had already agreed to sign him on a permanent basis. Juliano Belletti’s side will now be hoping that the injury is not as serious as currently feared and that he’s not set for a lengthy spell out of the game which could also potentially affect his chances of staying on at Barcelona.

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What injury did Patricio Pacifico sustain during the match?

Patricio Pacifico appears to have sustained a knee injury that may involve ligament damage.

How will Patricio Pacifico's injury affect his future at Barcelona?

If the injury is serious, it could hinder his chances of securing a permanent contract with Barcelona.

When will Patricio Pacifico undergo tests for his knee injury?

Patricio Pacifico is scheduled to undergo tests at the club to assess the severity of his knee injury.

Barcelona fear Patricio Pacifico has suffered serious knee injury

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