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BARCELONA, Spain – Lionel Messi is expected to be out for three weeks after breaking his right arm during Barcelona's win over Sevilla on Saturday.
Messi will miss the Champions League match of Barça at home against Inter Milan on Wednesday and the first game of the season with Clásico four days later against Real Madrid.
In a statement from the Barcelona club, it reads: "Tests on Leo Messi have confirmed that he had a fracture of the radial bone of the right arm. He will be away for about three weeks.
The news means that Messi will also pass on November 3 at Rayo Vallecano and the second leg of the Champions League against Inter Milan in Italy on November 6. He could return for the November 11th championship game at home against Real Betis.
"It's clear that it's a hard blow," said Ernesto Valverde, Barça coach. "We know what he gives us and we know what he does to the opposition. We must prepare. It is clear that we will notice the loss of Messi, but we have players who can cover. "
Messi scored before qualifying in the 26th minute of Barça's 4-2 win over Sevilla at Camp Nou, sending them back to the top of La Liga.
He fell to the ground after a fight with Franco Vázquez of Seville. While he was trying to cushion the landing with his right hand, his elbow seemed to bend.
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