Barcelona say Lionel Messi did not have prematch heel treatment

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists that their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid is part of a learning process his side need to undertake.

BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona say Lionel Messi did not receive treatment before playing a subdued clasico match against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Press reports appeared on Monday saying the Argentina forward had received infiltrations -- injections by rheumatologists to relieve discomfort -- in a heel.

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists that their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid is part of a learning process his side need to undertake.
BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona say Lionel Messi did not receive treatment before playing a subdued clasico match against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Press reports appeared on Monday saying the Argentina forward had received infiltrations -- injections by rheumatologists to relieve discomfort -- in a heel.