The Brazilian full-back, who has been on international duty in North America over the past week underwent tests on Thursday morning which revealed a tear in his soleus muscle.
Alves joins a lengthy injury list at Camp Nou , with Victor Valdes, Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi also ruled out.
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