Barcelona will go into their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Metropolitano missing a number of key players against Atletico Madrid. Los Colchoneros will host the first leg, but are missing a key midfielder themselves.
The Blaugrana have confirmed that they will be without England international Marcus Rashford, due to an injury sustained in their 3-0 win over RCD Mallorca on Saturday. Barcelona say that he has been suffering from pain in his left knee, and as such will not be available against Atletico on Thursday. He did not train on Wednesday with his teammates.
It compounds Hansi Flick’s issues up front, with Raphinha also unlikely to make the game. The Brazilian has been absent for their past two games, and was targeting a return at the Metropolitano. Raphinha did not train on Wednesday either, meaning that he is likely to be absent too.
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