Although unable to play in Barcelona's victory over Espanyol on a sprain, Lionel Messi also captured the attention and received an ovation when he received in the previous match at Camp Nou, the Golden Ball from his mother Celia. Leo showed the trophy around the stadium and was applauded by all the fans. Then he saw the box from the triumph of his colleagues worked in the derby.
Now, Lionel and his friends are heading to Abu Dhabi, home to the Club World Cup, to acclimatise and prepare for the semifinal match against Atlante of Mexico, on Wednesday. Messi's participation remains a mystery to be unveiled when the evolution is known of his injury.