Dario Brizuela suffered a heavy blow to his right leg during the Catalan League final against Lleida, but subsequent medical tests have delivered a major sigh of relief for Barcelona.
After being forced to leave the contest early due to a severe contusion, Brizuela underwent thorough medical evaluations by the club’s staff to determine the exact extent of the damage.
Medical tests rule out bone and joint damage
The comprehensive medical examinations brought encouraging news for the Barcelona. Tests officially ruled out any fractures or joint injuries, avoiding a nightmare scenario that would have sidelined the reliable guard for an extended period. While the heavy impact caused significant swelling and pain, there is no structural damage requiring surgical intervention or a multi-month recovery.
Barcelona officially confirmed the news through a medical statement:
“Player Dario Brizuela suffered a severe contusion to his right leg in the final of the Catalan League against Lleida. The medical tests carried out have ruled out bone and joint injuries. His participation in the upcoming commitments will be assessed based on his response to treatment.”
🚨 Dario Brizuela was forced to leave Barcelona’s preseason game against Lleida with a injury.
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) September 13, 2026
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Return timeline hinges on treatment response
Although the diagnosis is far better than initially feared, Brizuela’s status for Barcelona’s upcoming official fixtures remains uncertain in the short term. His availability for upcoming games will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, with his recovery dependent on how fast the swelling recedes and how his leg responds to therapy and training demands.
Growing pre-season injury concerns for Barcelona
While Brizuela appears to have avoided a prolonged absence, Barcelona continues to monitor several other key medical cases ahead of the new campaign. Yoan Makoundou is facing approximately six weeks on the sidelines after aggravating a patellar tendon issue in his left knee. Meanwhile, Tosan Evbuomwan is also recovering from a shoulder subluxation suffered during pre-season training, leaving him out for at least three weeks and putting his availability for the start of the EuroLeague season in doubt.
