Tests revealed a strain to the player’s right calf muscle, which will keep him out of action for the next few days. Barça’s medical staff have not indicated how long Olmo will be out for but confirmed that he will sit out Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Benfica - the penultimate game of the group phase.

Barcelona have confirmed Dani Olmo will miss some action after suffering a calf strain over the weekend. The Spaniard will subsequently miss the club's upcoming Champions League clash against

Dani Olmo has suffered a calf injury that Barcelona say will rule him out of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Benfica. The Spain international, 26, was introduced from the bench in the 1-1 draw at Getafe in La Liga on Saturday evening and played the final 28 minutes in place of Gavi.

Barcelona have lost Dani Olmo to injury after confirming the forward will miss the midweek trip to Benfica in the Champions League. Olmo has picked up a calf strain but is not expected to be out of action for too long for the Catalan giants.

Barcelona are aiming to secure an automatic spot in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as they head to Benfica on January 21. The Catalan giants require just one more win to reach the knockout stages with two games left to play in the new league format of the competition this season.