'I'm going to work hard to earn a place' - Busquets welcomes competition for regular Barca spot

Sergio Busquets accepts he will have to fight to keep his place in Barcelona's midfield after returning to the starting side for Tuesday's win over Villarreal.

First-half goals from Antoine Griezmann and Arthur secured a 2-1 victory for the Spanish champions and eased the pressure on Ernesto Valverde.

Barca moved up to fourth in La Liga with their latest win, just a point behind current leaders Granada.

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Valverde recalled experienced Spain international Busquets for the Camp Nou encounter after leaving him out of the team that suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Granada at the weekend.