Messi should be booking in decisive duel with Paris Saint-Germain

In recovering from an injury to the femoral biceps of his right leg suffered in last Tuesday, Lionel Messi must be among Barcelona's reserves in the decisive clash with Paris Saint-Germain, on Wednesday, the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Absent the duel with Mallorca on Saturday, the Argentine athlete of physical improvement work performed on Sunday and, if no surprises, will be able to be related to the game at the Camp Nou, at 15:45 (GMT).

The initial plan of the technical committee of the Catalan team, led by coach Tito Vilanova, is leaving Messi on the bench and put the number 10 on the field only if necessary. The expectation of the commanders is that the Argentine player is not used and can be saved for the finals this season.

Besides Messi, left-back Adriano and striker Peter also trained on Sunday and could be related to the confrontation by Villanova. The Brazilian, inclusive, can be scaled to act as a defender, as has happened in classic with Real Madrid.

In comparison balanced, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain tied by 2-2 at the Parc des Princes. In case of equality of 0-0 or 1-1, the classification is club blaugrana. Any tie by three goals or more assures the French team following the tournament. If the confrontation again finish with 2-2 on the scoreboard, the dispute will go to extra time, with the possibility of penalties.

Barcelona will be without the wheel Javier Mascherano back in the confrontation, as the Argentine was booked and need to fulfill suspension. Moreover, the South American athlete left the field injured late in the match and should defalcate the team for six weeks. By side Paris Saint-Germain, Matuidi, also suspended, not plays.