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Pep Guardiola’s creativity will be put to the test as his list of absentees has expanded. Sergio Busquets is a doubt due to a knee injury and Pedro could also start on the bench or remain sidelined.

There are absolutely no chances of playing for Ibrahim Afellay, Andreu Fontas, Andres Iniesta and David Villa. Seydou Keita is also out for good, as he is currently on duty with the Malian national team in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

For Valencia, the presences of Hedwiges Maduro and Sergio Canales have been ruled out, but Bruno could add his contribution to his team’s efforts at the Camp Nou. Players who are set to return to action after a rest during the weekend are Xavi Hernandez, Gerard Pique, Alexis Sanchez, Ever Banega and Jonas.

Strategy

Barcelona are expected to field in Pinto as usual and go for a 4-3-3 formation that will see Abidal, Pique, Puyol and Alves on the defensive line. Mascherano, Fabregas and Xavi are anticipated to occupy the midfield to support Lionel Messi, Adriano and possibly Tello.

Valencia might employ the 4-2-3-1 formation again to place Alba, Ruiz, Rami and Miguel at the back - with Alves at the goal post. Banega and Albelda will most likely help Mathieu, Jonas and Feghouli in the midfield in an attempt to empower loan striker Soldado in front.

Head-to-Head

Valencia have held Barcelona twice in a row this season. They drew 1-1 last week, and they shared a point in La Liga on September 21 last year during a 2-2 draw with the Catalans at the Mestalla. Los Che have not been able to defeat Los Cules in any of their last six meetings in all competitions.

2011-12 Copa del Rey Statistical Facts

• Barcelona have not lost a single match in the 2011-12 Copa del Rey, while Valencia lost to Sevilla in the Round of 16.
• Barcelona’s biggest win was a 9-0 victory over L’Hospitalet. Less impressively though, Valencia’s best result came in a 4-0 triumph over Cadiz.
• Valencia have made 4 clean sheets so far, which is more than Barca (3).
• Barcelona have never failed to score in the competition, while Los Che were prevented from scoring once against Cadiz on 13 December 2011.

Last 5 games in the Copa del Rey

Round of 16

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna
Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona

Valencia 1-0 Sevilla
Sevilla 2-1 Valencia

Quarter-finals

Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid

Valencia 4-1 Levante
Levante 0-3 Valencia

Semi-finals

Valencia 1-1 Barcelona

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