Report: Lionel Messi out two months, could miss El Clásico

The bad news on Lionel Messi could be even worse than expected.

The Barcelona superstar was forced to leave Saturday's game against Las Palmas just nine minutes in after suffering a knee injury. He tried to return, but eventually left the match and was replaced by Munir El-Haddadi.

Messi was then taken to a hospital for further testing on his knees, and left 30 minutes later limping heavily:

Video: Messi leaving hospital after tests #fcblive [via @siquerodriguez] pic.twitter.com/ESzm7ilhcN

— barcastuff (@barcastuff) September 26, 2015

There is no official word from the club as of right now, but unofficial reports claim that Leo will miss up to eight weeks with a torn interior ligament in his left knee. If that timetable is correct, the Argentine legend could miss the El Clásico in November against Real Madrid.

Stay tuned for more updates.