Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta sits on the pitch after picking up an injury in the Spanish Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid on January 25. Iniesta could be out for up to three weeks after injuring his thigh against Real Madrid, the club said on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua/AFP
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out for three weeks after injuring his thigh in the King's Cup quarterfinal second-leg match against Real Madrid, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Iniesta sustained the injury in a clash with Alvaro Arbeloa, forcing his departure in the 29th minute.
Barcelona went on to draw the match 2-2, winning the tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Barca's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez was also sidelined with a shoulder injury during the match against Real Madrid.