Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona will be looking to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey when they take on Athletic Bilbao in the last-16 stage of the competition on January 18.

The Catalan giants suffered a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday evening, with Xavi's side losing the contest in extra-time.

Barcelona entered the semi-final off the back of a 1-1 draw with Granada on Saturday, which left them in sixth position in the La Liga table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Athletic Bilbao, who have won the Copa del Rey on 23 occasions.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is not expected to be back on the field until February.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Barcelona revealed last month that Sergi Roberto needs to undergo surgery on a thigh problem, meaning that he will not be available for selection for at least the next four months.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: Unknown

Eric Garcia is facing a period on the sidelines with the hamstring injury that he picked up during the league draw with Granada on Saturday.

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.