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Lionel Messi set to return for Barcelona to face Malaga

The Barcelona star has shaken off a hamstring injury and is set to return for Barcelona's Liga visit to Malaga.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has confirmed Lionel Messi is fit to face Malaga after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Argentina forward missed Barca's 2-1 Copa del Rey win over Athletic Bilbao in midweek having been taken off at half-time in their 6-0 league win over the same opposition last weekend.

But he is in line to feature at La Rosaleda as Barca aims to keep pace with Liga leader Atletico Madrid. The Catalans currently trail by two points.