Stricker David Villa will miss Barcelona's Kings Cup quaterfinal first-leg at home to Malaga as he is still struggling with a thigh muscle problem.
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David Villa is Barcelona's top scorer in the Cup with five goals, and while his opportunities have been restricted in La Liga and in Europe he has started all four Cup games so far.
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The 31 year old, who broke his leg in December 2011 and missed Euro 2012 as a result was left out of Sunday's trip to Malaga and remains a doubt for Saturday's La Liga match at Real Sociedad, the leaders said.
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'' David is coming back after a serious injury and there was a moment when he appeared to be fully recovered and we were giving him more mintes '' Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova told a news conference.
The boy is so unlucky with injuries.well, no worries for Barca, they've got Messi