Huesca joke about Messi's absence, comparing him to Ezequiel Avila LaLiga Santander - Barcelona Twitter account makes light-hearted post

Leo Messi will be rested for Barcelona's encounter at El Alcoraz, and Huesca used the news as a chance to add humour to the situation.

With the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester United coming up for the Catalans, a number of their stars will be given the day off.

On the club's Twitter account, Huesca announced: "We have read that a fast Argentine dribbler who takes all of his chances in front of goal will not be at El Alcoraz tomorrow.

"But actually, 'Chimy' Avila is totally available!" the tweet read.