Copa del Rey
Feb 10, 2021 8.00pm
2
0
HT : 1 0
FT Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
  • Jules Kounde 25' goal
  • Joan Jordan 64' yellowcard
  • Sergio Escudero 66' yellowcard
  • Aleix Vidal 84' yellowcard
  • Ivan Rakitic 85' goal
  • yellowcard Jordi Alba 45'+2'

How Barcelona could line up against Sevilla in Copa del Rey semi-final

How Barcelona could line up against Sevilla

Barcelona's quest for a record-extending 31st Copa del Rey triumph continues on Wednesday evening with a trip to Sevilla in the semi-final first leg.

The Catalan giants snatched a late 3-2 win at Real Betis last time out to make it six victories in a row in all competitions.

Ronald Koeman rested some key men in that most recent match, each of whom will likely be recalled for this clash at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Here, Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up against fellow in-form side Sevilla.


Out: Ronald Araujo (ankle), Philippe Coutinho (knee), Gerard Pique (knee), Ansu Fati (knee) Doubtful: Sergi Roberto (muscular)

> Click here for Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of this match

Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri were named among Barcelona's subs for the win at Betis, though all three were called upon before the hour mark.

They should each return to the starting lineup here for a Barca side in desperate need for some cover at the back.

Ronald Araujo has joined long-term absentee Gerard Pique on the sidelines, meaning that Oscar Mingueza may have to shift into centre-back, having played at right-back last time out.

Philippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati are both definitely out with knee injuries, meanwhile, and Sergi Roberto is doubtful after sustaining another injury.

Fitness depending, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele will join Messi in attack, with Martin Braithwaite making way.

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Who will win Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash between Sevilla and Barcelona?
Sevilla 23%
Draw 21%
Barcelona 56%
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