Limping Barca Continues To Fight

Posted on 2/8/2012

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Barcelona will look to advance to the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday at 2:55 p.m. ET (live on GOL TV Canada).

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In the first leg, the two teams drew 1-1 at the Mestalla, but the Camp Nou return fixture gives Barca the emotional advantage, though the team has been reeling from injuries for several weeks.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said "the players we have are putting in a titanic effort, and on Wednesday they have another do or die match that will decide if we can leave the Copa del Rey to one side so we can focus on (the league and Europe). I hope we can play the final."

Barcelona is likely to be without David Villa, Pedro, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.

With a seven point gulf between Barca and current La Liga leader Real Madrid, and Barcelona’s mounting injuries, Guardiola is right to worry about the more illustrious competitions.

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