Barcelona confirms Mathieu's injury

Barcelona have confirmed that Jeremy Mathieu suffered a
thigh strain in the 6-1 win over Villanovense on Wednesday.

The defender left the pitch during the closing stages of the
comprehensive Copa del Rey victory at Camp Nou and was
seen receiving treatment on the sidelines.

The Liga champions have since announced that medical
tests conducted on Thursday have revealed a
hyperextension to a muscle on his right thigh.

"His progress over the coming days will determine his
availability for the next few matches," a Barca statement
added.

Mathieu is likely to miss Saturday's away trip to former club
Valencia, and could be a doubt for the Champions League
game with Bayer Leverkusen on December 9 and the home
clash with Deportivo La Coruna three days later.

Barca will hope to have him available for their first game in
the Club World Cup in Tokyo on December 17.