Barcelona defender Maxwell will miss their final game of the season after tearing a muscle in his right leg, the club confirmed today.

The 28-year-old Brazilian picked up the knock in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sevilla, which kept Barça in pole position in the Primera Division title race, and is expected to be out for three weeks following tests today.

Barca face Real Valladolid on Sunday knowing a win will give them the title ahead of great rivals Real Madrid.