Neymar is expected to miss the upcoming Champions League game against Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is set to miss the Champions League clash with Real Madrid after suffering an ankle injury against Marseille, Sky Sports News understands.

Neymar was carried off on a stretcher during the 3-0 win on Sunday after rolling his ankle following a challenge from Bouna Sarr.

Sky Sports News understands the Brazilian initially feared that his season was over after suspecting he had suffered a broken ankle in the tackle.

However, the injury is not as bad as first feared and Neymar is expected to miss only the next three weeks of action after undergoing a scan on Sunday.

0:48 Neymar left the field in tears on a stretcher after being injured in PSG's Ligue 1 match with Marseille and could miss the Champions League clash with Real Madrid Neymar left the field in tears on a stretcher after being injured in PSG's Ligue 1 match with Marseille and could miss the Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain's medical team believe he could be available for the Ligue 1 match against Angers on March 14.

However, Sky Sports News understands it is unlikely Neymar will face Real Madrid on March 6.

Madrid hold a 3-1 lead heading into the second leg of the last-16 tie at the Parc des Princes.