Amid the euphoria of winning the Supercopa de España, Barcelona received unfortunate news regarding central defender Íñigo Martínez's injury.

How long will Íñigo Martínez be out?

The Barça player will be sidelined for approximately one month due to a tear in the biceps femoris of his right leg. The injury occurred during the Supercopa final against Real Madrid.

Barcelona's medical team confirmed the diagnosis after conducting tests on the player this Tuesday.

Martínez, a key figure in Hansi Flick's tactical setup, was forced to leave the pitch in the first half, making way for Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo, who himself recently returned from a long recovery.

What’s next for Barcelona?

After their 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa final, the Blaugrana will face Real Betis in the Copa del Rey round of 16 this Wednesday. Betis has proven unpredictable, capable of drawing with Barcelona (2-2) and defeating Atlético Madrid (1-0) in La Liga, but also losing to bottom-placed Valladolid (1-0) last Saturday.

Just 72 hours after lifting their first trophy under Hansi Flick’s management in Saudi Arabia, Barça faces a do-or-die clash in the Copa del Rey. The team has struggled in this competition since winning it in the 2020-2021 season, having been eliminated in the quarterfinals last year by Athletic Club (4-2).