Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday and is expected to make his comeback from a groin injury against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday ahead of next week's visit from Manchester City in the Champions League.
Messi has been sidelined since injuring his groin for a second time this season in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid last month. He's missed wins over Sporting Gijon and Borussia Moenchengladbach and the defeat to Celta Vigo.
Messi first encountered a problem with his groin after Barca's win over Athletic Bilbao in August. Despite that, he still joined up with Argentina and played in their World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay before returning to Spain.