Barcelona’s talisman Lionel Messi has returned to full training following a serious knee injury, ahead of the El Clasico clash with Real Madrid on Saturday. Naijaloaded can confirm.

Messi has not played for Barcelona since suffering a knee ligament injury during a 2-1 victory over Las Palmas at the end of September.

A statement on the Barcelona website confirms: “(Monday’s training) session included the presence of ‘Leo’ Messi, who is in the process of recovering from a left knee injury suffered on September 26.”