THE MATCHES INJURED MESSI WILL MISS

The 29-year-old forward suffered a groin problem in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night and will now be out of action for a period of three weeks
Disaster struck in the 58th minute of Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi having to be forced off the pitch with a groin injury.

Luis Enrique's side have since confirmed that the Argentine superstar will be out of action for a period of "around three weeks".

Indeed, Messi is now in a race against time to be fit for Barcelona's Champions League clash with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on October 19.

Here's a rundown of the matches he looks set to miss for club and country...