Barca hit by Gabri blow

Gabri, Michael Reiziger, Carles Puyol and Marc Overmars have all reported injuries, though it is the condition of Gabri that is causing most concern.

The 24-year-old Spanish international has torn a thigh muscle in his left leg and is expected to be out of action for at least four to six weeks.

The defender-cum-midfielder was forced from the pitch after half an hour of Sunday's 1-1 draw, and has now been ordered to give the problem complete rest.

Reiziger also injured a thigh muscle, however the Dutch international is expected to be sidelined for between two and three weeks as he only strained the muscle and did not sustain a tear.

Puyol and Overmars picked up shoulder and abdominal injuries respectively, though Barca are confident that the duo should be fit for the club's next league game against Racing Santander in January.