Barcelona without skipper Puyol for '4-6 weeks'

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol, who suffered ligament damage to his left knee in Saturday's 4-1 win at Getafe, will miss up to six weeks of action, the Catalan giants confirmed.

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol, who suffered ligament damage to his left knee in Saturday's 4-1 win at Getafe, will miss up to six weeks of action, the Catalan giants confirmed.

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"The captain of Barcelona strained the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He'll undergo further tests this Sunday to determine the extent of his injury," said a club statement.

Puyol will miss the crucial clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid on October 7 at Camp Nou.

"It's always a problem when you lose a player like him. He brings a lot to the team. Hopefully we can get him back soon," said Barca coach Tito Vilanova.