Messi nearing full fitness ahead of Clasico clash

Argentina and Bacelona star Lionel Messi has resumed training with the B team and appears to be nearing full fitness.

Gerard Lopez, the coach of the Catalan club's second team, says he has seen positive signs from Messi, who has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury against Las Palmas on September 26.

The Argentine is expected to miss the Clasico against Real Madrid on Saturday because of the injury, but Lopez revealed Messi has been training with his team and is making progress.