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Luis Enrique rules out Adriano, talks Leverkusen match, Messi's absence

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique spoke to the media ahead of the Champions League match between the Blaugrana and Bayer Leverkusen. He previewed the game against the German opponent, but also talked about the absence of Lionel Messi, and another injury problem: full-back Adriano Correia has been ruled out of Tuesday's clash due to a knock suffered against Las Palmas.

Here's a few highlights of his pregame quotes:

"Bayer are a very intense team, they defend very well and they are strong physically. They did really well last season in the Champions League and they will cause us problems.