{
  "id": 13893558,
  "title": "Rival watch: Real Betis attacking ace could miss Barcelona clash with muscle problem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rival-watch-real-betis-attacking-ace-could-miss-barcelona-clash-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rival-watch-real-betis-attacking-062000715.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Betis forward Antony may miss Barcelona’s La Liga match due to a muscle injury, according to SPORT. The Brazilian winger sustained pain after finishing Betis' game against Osasuna and will undergo medical tests on Monday to assess the severity of the problem. If the injury proves significant, Antony's absence could impact Manuel Pellegrini's team selection for the crucial clash against league leaders Barcelona. Antony had previously been dealing with ankle discomfort, which prevented him from starting the Osasuna match and saw him come on as a substitute in the 72nd minute. His latest issue has raised concerns about his availability for the weekend, as Betis confront several challenges in the coming days. With Porto set to visit in the Champions League, and Barcelona awaiting a tough matchup at La Cartuja, Antony's fitness will be critical for both teams. Losing him for either fixture would add to the selection quandary for Pellegrini, given the importance of the attacking Brazilian to the team. Barcelona, currently unbeaten in eight La Liga matches, must prepare for both scenarios ahead of their upcoming challenge.",
  "summary": "Barcelona could receive a timely boost ahead of their La Liga meeting with Real Betis, with Antony facing uncertainty over his availability for Saturday’s fixture at La Cartuja.According to SPORT, t...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}