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Barcelona offer update on Busquets injury after Atletico draw

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets was sent to hospital on Saturday after being forced off in the first half against Atletico Madrid.

The 32-year-old suffered a head injury after a clash with Stefan Savic that left the Spain international bleeding.

Rather worryingly, Busquets tried to continue but then had to be replaced by 18-year-old Ilaix Moriba after just 31 minutes.

Barca offered an update on Busquets after the match:

MEDICAL NEWS | Sergio has a facial contusion with an upper maxilla fracture and is progressing favorably. His recovery will determine his availability.