Breaking news : Messi Injured, out for 2-3 weeks

Lionel Messi has given all Barca and Football fans a fright with his hamstring injury in the first half against PSG. The Argentine failed to re-appear in the second half of the Blaugrana's first-leg clash against PSG after giving his side the lead moments beforehand. Latest reports suggest he is out for 2-3 weeks. While argentine center-back Javier Masceranho is out for six weeks. With Puyol already out it will mean more playing time for Bartra and Abidal at centre back.

The club confirmed that Messi damaged his right hamstring will undergo tests on Wednesday to determine the exact extent of his problem.

"Messi sustained an injury to his right hamstring. He will undergo further tests on Wednesday to determine the extent of the injury," read their statement.

The Argentine appeared to have suffered the muscle strain towards the end of the first half, with the attacker hugging the touchline and showing limited movement in the closing moments while talking with manager Tito Vilanova . Messi was substitutes with Febregas.

Messi joins Puyol, Pedro, Adriano and Masceranho on the injury list where as Xavi and Alba are also not fully fit. Masceranho also got injured in the same match