Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League group stage clash with Benfica on Tuesday due to a calf injury.<br /><br />Argentine out of European tie<br /><br />Suffered calf contracture<br /><br />Missed weekend match against Reims<br /><br />WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine picked up the injury during PSG's trip to Portugal last week, where they were held to a 1-1 draw, and GOAL can confirm he will not be back for the return fixture. Messi's world-class strike at Estadio da Luz had put his team in front before the home side hit back through Danilo Pereira's own goal.<br /><br />THE BIGGER PICTURE: With eight goals and as many assists in 13 matches across all competitions, Messi is enjoying a purple patch in his second season with the reigning French champions. In his absence, PSG failed to produce a goal over the weekend as they were held to a goalless draw by Reims in Ligue 1.
