Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquet believes Lionel Messi suffered a "broken nose" in their Champions League quarter-final clash against Manchester United, MySportDab reports.

Messi’s nose was left pouring with bloodafter a coming-together with Manchester United defender Chris Smalling shortly before the half-hour mark at Old Trafford.

The 31-year-old attacker was unusually subdued as Barcelona settled for a 1-0 win after Luis Suarez’s header deflected in off of Luke Shaw and was awarded via VAR after initially being ruled offside.

The La Liga giants therefore have the advantage for the second leg of their last eight clash at the Nou Camp next week as they look to end a run of three straight seasons without reaching the semi finals.

But there was a scare for Barca with talisman Messi taking a blow to the face which also left him with a swollen eye.

And speaking to reporters post-match, Busquets revealed his fear that Messi has broken his nose because of the contact.

"I think Messi has a broken nose," he said.

“It was a big hit on him. There was a lot of blood and I'm not sure if there's a fracture or not.

"There was a cut on his eyelid. He was uncomfortable and it bothered him while playing but Leo always plays on with this sort of injury in the best way possible."

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