Injury blow for Barcelona after El Clasico as youngster ruled out for nearly two months

Espart started the match, but was forced off following a collision with Aurelien Tchouameni and was replaced by Alejandro Balde in the 30th minute.

"Tests carried out have confirmed that Xavi Espart suffered a right ankle ligament injury following a collision against Real Madrid. The player is expected to be out of action for approximately seven weeks," Barcelona announced in an official statement on their website.

The Catalans fell to a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid, suffering their first loss of the La Liga season. Espart adds to Barcelona's mounting defensive injury woes, joining Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde on the sidelines.