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Messi to sit out Cup game

Xinhua, December 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has left Lionel Messi out of his team for a Copa del Rey game against Villanovense on Wednesday.

The European champions were held 0-0 in the first leg by third-tier Villanovense five weeks ago. Barca need a win to advance to the last 16.

The coach included Luis Suarez, Neymar and Andres Iniesta who all missed the first leg while resting Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic and Jordi Alba. Endi