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Posted: Friday April 13, 2012 8:43 AM

Alves, Pique return against Levante, Keita out

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Barcelona defenders Daniel Alves and Gerard Pique are available for Saturday's match at fifth-place Levante while midfielder Seydou Keita is sidelined by injury.

Alves and Pique have recovered from similar left leg muscle injuries. Barcelona says Keita is struggling with a muscle injury in his right thigh.

Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Afellay also returns and was included in the squad for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in September.

Three-time defending champion Barcelona trails Spanish leader Real Madrid by four points with the pair meeting on April 21.

 
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