Friday 19 April 2013

Barcelona vs Levante matchup


  • Young midfielder Thiago labelled the teams performance as "complete" following the 3-0 win at Zaragoza last week, perhaps he was being a little modest after scoring the opener and assisting the other goals.
  • Sergio Busquets is now out, so the midfield will probably be Alex Song, Thiago and Andrés Iniesta, as Xavi will be rested for the Champions League.
  • Lionel Messi faces a race against time for the semi-final first leg, so Cesc Fàbregas can operate in the 'false nine' role once more with Cristian Tello out wide.
  • Levante struggled with the speed of Deportivo's counter attacks as they faced a team that are displaying amazing confidence last time around.
  • The team still don't have any injury problems, but Vicente Iborra has picked up too many yellow cards throughout the season, so is forced to sit this one out.
  • José Barkero is the likeliest partner for Pape Diop in the centre of midfield, with Míchel occupying the more attacking position, Rubén García could be given a rest with Nabil El Zhar coming in.

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