INJURED AGAIN

Barcelona have been handed a major dent in their hopes of catching Real Madrid in the title race after star midfielder Andres Iniesta sustained a thigh injury in the match between the two archrivals recently. Real Madrid were taking on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Clasico recently. Andres Iniesta has just returned to the Barcelona team after a hamstring injury, but he is set to be out for a few weeks after suffering a thigh injury. Andres Iniesta is widely regarded to be one of the best players in the midfield position that he plays. Aside from this creative ability, he is also known for scoring a number of goals.

Hence, Barcelona are expected to struggle in the matches they will be without him. An already thin squad of Barcelona is expected to get much thinner following the injury. The Spanish midfielder has now suffered three major injuries this season already, which will be putting questions about his future. His left leg has been the source of many problems this season and Barcelona will want to make sure that he recovers fully before returning to the first-team action. The 27-year-old Andres Iniesta sustained the injury after a challenge from Real Madrid player Alvaro Arbeloa.

Barcelona are already seven points behind Real Madrid in the title race. Even at this early stage, many are predicting that Barcelona will not be winning their fourth consecutive Spanish league title. The latest injury to Andres Iniesta only adds to the concerns. However, they have now made it into the semifinals of the Spanish cup, while also eliminating Real Madrid in the process. One will be learning the exact nature of the injury and the approximate recovery time only after a few days when the scan results come out.