Is Lionel Messi playing tonight vs Dynamo Kyiv? Barcelona team news for Champions League

Barcelona will be looking to maintain ir 100% record in Champions League when y take on Dynamo Kyiv at NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv. Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona live stream will begin on Wednesday, vember 25 at 1:30 AM IST. Here is latest Barcelona team news and Lionel Messi injury update ahead of Champions League clash.

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Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona preview: Is Lionel Messi playing tonight?

Barcelona come into Champions League clash kwing that a win will secure ir place in this year’s kckout rounds with two games to spare. Spanish side has been in imperious form in Europe this season, scoring nine goals across ir three wins this season. However, y come into game on back of a disappointing 0-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in LaLiga and will be looking to put ir poor domestic form behind m.

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Dynamo Kyiv, on or hand, find mselves in third place in Group G standings, with just one point from three games. Ukrainian side is still looking for ir first victory this season and needs to start winning if y have any aspirations of making it to kckout sts. side won its last game in league, defeating Inhulets’ 2-0.

Lionel Messi injury update: Will Argentine feature in UCL?

As is case with most Barcelona games, all eyes usually are on Argentine superstar Lionel Messi to see how he performs. Argentine has performed much better in Europe than he has domestically, scoring three and setting up two goals in three games this season. However, in bad news for Lionel Messi fans, footballing icon will t take to field against Dynamo Kyiv on Matchday 4.

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Lionel Messi return update: When is Lionel Messi coming back?

33-year-old has been left out of travelling party for UCL clash, with Lionel Messi rested for trip to Ukraine. While re is Lionel Messi injury to be concerned about, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman bemoaned fixture congestion. Speaking to press, coach explained that decision to rest Lionel Messi was taken considering minutes he has played with club. Koeman also pointed out that since attacker had a difficult trip back from South America after playing for Argentina, star has been rested to avoid any Lionel Messi injury in future.

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Latest Barcelona team news for UCL clash

While Lionel Messi and Frenkie De Jong have been rested for fixture, club is currently in midst of an injury crisis. Barcelona lost Sergio Roberto and Gerard Pique to serious injuries over weekend, with both players facing months out on sidelines. Additionally, Samuel Umtiti, Ronald Araujo, Ansu Fati and Sergio Busquets are unavailable for Spanish club due to injury as well.

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