Messi gives Barcelona cause for concern
- Published: 6 Dec 2012 at 04.47
- Online news: Sports
Lionel Messi was stretchered off with a knee injury as Barcelona drew 0-0 with Benfica at the Camp Nou, a result which saw Celtic go through at the expense of the Portuguese from Champions League Group G.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch on a stretcher after being injured during the UEFA Champions League match against Benfica at the Camp Nou. Messi went off with a knee injury as Barcelona drew 0-0. They were already through to the next round.
The club later confirmed the injury was only bruising to the left knee, but added that the Argentine "is still awaiting more tests to determine the extent of the injury".
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