Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona sustained a severe facial injury during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, being struck in the face by goalkeeper Juan Musso's boot. This incident occurred while Lopez was already wearing a headband due to a previous injury requiring stitches.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona looks on after a cut during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Fermin Lopez suffered a gruesome facial injury in the first half of Barcelona’s Champions League tie with Atletico on Tuesday night.
The Spain star was already playing with a headband, after needing stitches in a wound following a collision in training, when he was hit full in the face by goalkeeper Juan Musso’s boot.
Lopez was floored by the challenge while television coverage picked up the blood streaming from his face as he waited for treatment by the medical staff.
Lopez was able to continue for Barcelona after a break in play for treatment, although the delay came at a bad time for the visitors. Goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres had put Barca into a 2-0 lead on the night but Atletico were able to hit back just after Lopez’s injury.
The two sides went in with Barcelona leading 2-1 at half-time on the night but still a goal down on aggregate ahead of the second 45 minutes.
Fermin Lopez suffered a gruesome facial injury after being hit in the face by goalkeeper Juan Musso's boot.
He was wearing a headband because he had previously needed stitches for a wound sustained in a training collision.
After the injury, Lopez was seen with blood streaming from his face while waiting for medical treatment.
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