Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) leaves the pitch with the team’s doctor after being injured during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Thursday. AFP PHOTO
MADRID: A Barcelona side missing injured Lionel Messi face Sporting Gijon in the first of three away games in a week, as they battle to keep pace with La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).