Barca's Olmo to miss Benfica Champions League clash

Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo will miss the club's Champions League clash at Benfica on Tuesday after suffering a calf strain.

Olmo "will miss the next match" said the Catalan giants in a statement Sunday.

The midfielder is currently eligible to play for Barcelona as Spain's national sports council granted a precautionary measure after La Liga refused to renew his temporary playing license at the end of 2024.

Barcelona are y second in the Champions League standings and aiming to wrap up qualification for the last 16 on their trip to Lisbon.