Barcelona can close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to just four points with victory over fourth-bottom Real Valladolid.

Real have a comfortable seven-point lead over arch-rivals Barcelona at the top of the table despite losing three of their last five league matches.

Barcelona will be without centre-back Gabriel Milito for their league match at home to Valladolid on Sunday following the Argentine international's sending off during last week's 2-2 draw at Almeria.

However, midfielder Andres Iniesta will be available after the Spanish FA's Appeals Committee decided to overturn his booking.

Barca have taken just one point from their last three league games and are now only two clear of third-placed Villarreal in the standings.

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