Barcelona must face many injuries before the shock of Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is almost certainly absent from the top match of the table on Saturday in Barcelona, ​​leader of La Liga, this weekend.

The Spanish giants have confirmed that he sprained his ankle in the 2-0 home victory against Girona on Tuesday, and now seems to have missed the match.

Atletico did not specify how long the Spanish striker would stay out of the way, but Spanish media said it was unavoidable for two weeks, compounding the lack of attack from the team before the game, which could make or break the ambitions of his title.

"The medical report states that [Morata] suffered a sprained ankle, "said the club in a statement. The attacker is waiting for the response to treatment. "

Atletico dominates the Barca by eight points and he has eight games left, but Diego Costa has to fight to stay in shape after missing the Girona victory because of a muscle problem. French winger Thomas Lemar is not expected to return from injury for two weeks.

Antoine Griezmann, the club's top scorer this season, and Croatian striker Niko Kalinic are the only strikers of coach Diego Simeone for the trip to Nou Camp, where Atletico has won no competition since 2006.

David Villa, former Barca star, said Lionel Messi was the best player of all time.

Barcelona currently has an eight point lead in La Liga on Atletico Madrid before Saturday's deciding match between the two teams. She will also face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this month.

Messi played a central role in Barcelona's success, scoring 42 goals in all competitions and repeatedly proving his team's talisman.

He will turn 32 in June but Villa, who has played alongside the Argentine striker in Barcelona for three years, does not see him slowing down.

"It's hard to be surprised with Leo," said Villa, who is currently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, said.

"He's the best, he has always shown everyone that he's the best … Every game you can watch is a pleasure."