Barcelona 'keeper Valdes to miss Bilbao match

By foxsports
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Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes will miss Sunday's league match against Athletic Bilbao with a knee injury.

Team doctors say the 29-year-old Spain international is experiencing soreness in his left knee and will rest as a precaution.

Valdes has played all 23 league games for the defending champion this season and has allowed a league-best 12 goals.

Backup Jose Pinto will likely start in his place. Pinto held Bilbao scoreless in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey in January.

Barcelona is in first place in the Spanish league and can extend its lead over Real Madrid to five points with a win over Bilbao.