Barcelona maintained their 100 per cent start to the season on Sunday, but their win over Villarreal could come at a price.

The Blaugrana beat the Yellow Submarine at El Madrigal yesterday thanks to a goal from young forward Sandro.

But after the match, Luis Enrique’s men revealed that Lionel Messi had pulled an abductor muscle in his right hip.

The Argentina international played the full 90 minutes, but will undergo tests today, with the extent of the injury likely to be learned on Tuesday.

The former Ballon d’Or winner endured a torrid time with knocks during the last campaign, and Barca will be hoping this is just a scare.

There was also bad news for Munir El-Haddadi, who bruised his right thigh. He also, will see medical specialists today.

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