Barcelona lose Lionel Messi due to groin injury during the game against Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi will be out of action for three weeks after he suffered a groin strain in Barcelona's draw with Atletico Madrid.

The striker went off on 59 minutes on Wednesday after tackling with Diego Godin. Barcelona’s coach Luis Henrique said afterwards: “To lose Messi means that football loses. With Messi we are stronger, but we will continue being strong”

Earlier this month, Messi was forced to miss Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifier against Venezuela due to groin injury, but has played in all five La Liga games for his club this season.
The star player is expected to return for Barca's Champions League tie with Manchester City on 19 October.