Lionel Messi is seeking his first La Liga goal of the season
La Liga
- Venue: Vicente Calderon
- Date: Saturday, 12 September
- Kick-off: 19:30 BST
Coverage: Live text commentary and match report on the Golsicilia.it Sport website
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed training on Friday for personal reasons but is available to face Atletico Madrid, according to boss Luis Enrique.
Spanish media reported Messi was absent because of the birth of his second son, although there was no confirmation from the club or the player.
Messi scored in Argentina's 2-2 midweek draw with Mexico but is seeking his first La Liga goal of the season.
Reigning champions Barca visit 2013-14 La Liga winners Atletico on Saturday.
"He is in the squad and will be available to play," said Enrique.
"Leo had the coach's and the club's permission to miss training for personal reasons."
Barca and Atletico both won their opening two matches of the season without conceding a goal and are level at the top on six points with Celta Vigo and Eibar.
The visitors will be without suspended defender Gerard Pique on Saturday unless they win an appeal.