Injury Blow: Marc Casado Out for the Rest of the Campaign

Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is unlikely to return to the main team for the May 2025 final games. This basically means that his campaign is over early and that there is no realistic possibility of returning before the summer break. Casado sustained a partial ligament tear in his right knee, and Barcelona verified that the damage would keep him out of commission for almost two months.

The club chose a conservative course instead of surgery, ruling against it. At first, there was hope he might heal in time for the last run of the season, maybe even returning late should Barcelona make it to the Champions League final. The most recent data, however, points to the midfielder’s “practically impossibility” for returning this season. To put things in perspective, the ambiguity around a partial ligament tear makes it challenging to project a precise recovery schedule.

Such a rip can impact most of the ligament or be a modest problem involving just a few torn fibers. Medical professionals contacted by the previously mentioned newspaper have voiced worries about Casado’s state. One expert noted that the degree of a partial tear influences whether a player should use a more cautious approach or be able to return fast. Usually advised is a prolonged recovery time if the injury surpasses one-third of the ligament.