Claudio Bravo calf injury a worry for Barcelona in title chase

ByReuters

Published 01/05/2016 at 15:38 GMT

Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo injured his calf in their 2-0 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday, making him a doubt for the final two games of their title challenge.

Claudio Bravo a brillé face à l'Atlético

Image credit: AFP

The champions confirmed on their website that Bravo, who was replaced by Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the 88th minute in some discomfort, had injured the soleus muscle in his right calf.

The injury leaves Bravo a potential doubt for the league leaders' remaining two matches at home to Espanyol and away at Granada in their tight battle for the title with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

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Bravo's progress will also be monitored closely by Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi who has named the 33-year-old in his provisional Copa America squad as they look to defend their title in the United States.

Barcelona currently sit level with second-placed Atletico on 85 points, one ahead of Real.

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