Barcelona has confirmed that their star forward Lionel Messi will miss round two of La Liga due to muscular strain. The injury is expected to sideline him until later in the season.

Messi, who has been one of Barcelona's most prolific scorers this season, has struggled with muscle issues in recent months. He was forced off the pitch during Barcelona's match against Real Madrid last month after suffering a hamstring injury.

The club have not provided any details on when Messi will be fit again, but they hope he can return to action before the end of the season. Messi has been a crucial player for Barcelona throughout the season and his absence could affect the team's chances of winning the league title.

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has said that Messi's absence is "a big blow" for the team, but he remains confident that the squad can still compete for the championship. The club has also stated that they will do everything possible to help Messi recover from the injury.

In the meantime, Barcelona will look to find a replacement for Messi in the short term. They have several options available, including young talent like Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto. However, it remains to be seen how well these players can fill Messi's role as a leader and goal scorer for the team.