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Belletti likely to miss Chelsea match

MADRID, Oct 16 (Reuters) Barcelona right back Juliano Belletti is almost certain to miss Wednesday's Champions League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after dislocating his shoulder in the 3-1 win over Sevilla.

The 30-year-old, who scored the winner in last season's Champions League final against Arsenal, fell awkwardly when was brought down in the area to earn his side a penalty in the 29th minute and was replaced by Gianluca Zambrotta yesterday.

Barcelona said that the fullback would undergo tests today to determine the precise extent of the injury.

The European champions are second in Group A with four points from two games, two behind leaders Chelsea who have won both their matches.

REUTERS PM BS1532

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