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The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 3-1 win over Villarreal in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.
Match Report
Barcelona record a 3-1 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final meeting with Villarreal.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports mole's live commentary of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Villarreal.
HT Report
Lionel Messi's goal gives Barcelona a 1-0 lead at half time against Villarreal in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey.
Build-up
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Antonio Rukavina: 'We can overcome Barcelona'
Ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Villarreal defender Antonio Rukavina claims that Barcelona find it difficult to play against his team.Feb 11, 17:33
Marcelino: 'Football does not owe me anything'
Villarreal boss Marcelino insists that his side will have to work for a place in the final of the Copa del Rey.Feb 10, 16:41
Denis Cheryshev 'excited' ahead of Barcelona clash
Villarreal winger Denis Cheryshev reveals his excitement ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona.Feb 10, 16:00
Marcelino: 'Barcelona clash going to be difficult'
Villarreal boss Marcelino believes that his side have what it takes to overcome Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.Feb 10, 15:47
Luis Enrique wants improvement
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique looks ahead to Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Villarreal.Feb 10, 15:08
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