Lionel Messi has been left out of Barcelona's squad to face Dynamo Kiev

Lionel Messi has been left out of Barcelona's squad to face Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League this week

Lionel Messi attempted to activate a disputed clause to leave Barcelona for free over the summer, but eventually decided to stay in order to avoid a legal battle with the club; Barcelona are struggling in La Liga with just one win in their last six league games

Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman explains why Lionel Messi has been left out of their Champions League squad for Tuesday's match at Dynamo Kiev

Lionel Messi has been rested for Barcelona's Champions League trip to Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday, head coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed.