The Independent's Pete Jensen, who's based in Spain, casts his eye over the injury that Lionel Messi picked up during the 0-0 draw between Barcelona and Benfica.

The Argentine star faces a race against time to break Gerd Mueller's record of 85 goals in a calendar year after being stretched off in the Champions League tie.

Jensen believes Messi, who has scored 84 goals so far in 2012, should be fit for the La Liga tie against Real betis this coming Sunday though.