Tension at Barça: Iñigo Martínez and Casadó, injured and at risk for the Spanish national team

Despite achieving a crucial victory against Atlético de Madrid (2-4), which could be worth a title, not all news is good for FC Barcelona. The match against the colchoneros was of maximum intensity, forcing the players to make a significant effort to achieve a positive result. This enormous fatigue ended up taking its toll on Iñigo Martínez and Marc Casadó, who finished the match 'injured'.

The '17', who entered the starting eleven at the last minute due to Frenkie de Jong's absence, played 67 minutes of the match before being substituted by Eric García, while the Basque played the full 90'. Both players left the field at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with discomfort in their right knees, which is why this Monday, after returning with the team to the City of Barcelona, they will undergo medical tests at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to determine the extent of their physical issues.

The presence of Casadó and Martínez with Spain, in doubt

In this regard, once the studies on the players in the affected areas of their bodies are completed, the medical services of Barça will contact the RFEF to discuss their presence or absence with the National Team. Both players were called up by Spain for the quarterfinal matches of the Nations League against the Netherlands on Thursday the 20th and Sunday the 23rd, but after the issues this Sunday, their appearance with La Roja is more in doubt than ever.

If the absence of the midfielder and the center-back is confirmed, Luis de la Fuente will have to choose replacements from the squad, and these could be in the Barça locker room. In midfield, Gavi, whose absence was one of the most notable in the coach's list, is a serious candidate to replace his teammate in the national team's midfield.

On the other hand, Eric García, who has been gaining prominence under Hansi Flick in recent weeks, could take Iñigo's place in La Roja's defense, although this option seems more remote. In any case, the physical condition of both players will keep both Barça and the RFEF on edge, who will await a definitive response this coming Monday.