Barcelona says its Brazil international Dani Alves will be sidelined for 15-20 days due to a hamstring injury in his right leg.
The defender limped off clutching his leg during the club's 4-0 trouncing of Levante in the Spanish league on Sunday.
In a statement released Monday, the club said Alves had undergone medical tests which confirmed a muscle strain to his hamstring.
The club said the injury mirrored another very similar one Alves picked up in his other leg during the match against Real Madrid.
Barcelona said its injured player list now includes Marc Bartra, Marc Muniesa, David Villa, Isaac Cuenca, Alexis Sanchez and Eric Abidal.
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Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas celebrates after he scored against Levante.
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Barcelona's Pedro Rodriguez celebrates after his team scored.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) controls the ball past Levante's Juanfran Garcia.
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Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after he scored against Levante.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) shoots to score past Levante's David Navarro.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with team mate Jordi Alba after he scored against Levante.
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Barcelona's players celebrate after they scored against Levante.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (C) controls the ball past Levante's Vicente Iborra (L) and Pape Diop.
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Barcelona's Andres Iniesta (R) and Levante's Nabil El Zhar fight for the ball.
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Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas celebrates after he scored against Levante.
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