Barcelona hit by heavy Balde injury blow

Barcelona have been hit by a heavy injury blow suffered by Alejandro Balde.

The wing-back was forced off during the Copa del Rey quarterfinal defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

It's since been announced Balde suffered a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for four months, says Marca.

It means Balde will be miss the Champions League round 16 clash with Napoli.