Copa | Quarterfinal: FC Barcelona - Espanyol 2-1 agg.

[hardyboy]

Messi should be rested..

 

[mesiesta]

Cilessen - Digne, Pique, Vermaelen, Semedo - Busquets, Rakitic, Gomes, D.Suarez - Messi, Suarez

 

[FCBfan22]

I don't think Semedo will start, since he has been ill couple of days ago and wouldn't surprise me if he is not 100% match fit yet. He could come off the bench though.

 

[Neymessi]

Messi should be rested..

If it was a league match, yes, but its a 2 legged tie where anything can happen.

 

[Cebela]

If it was a league match, yes, but its a 2 legged tie where anything can happen.

Thats the reason to rest him...we will win at home if will have to

 

[Vilarrubi]

Pretty sure Messi will start..

 

[Messi983]

Messi should be rested..

You can't really expect Messi to be rested in every second game. He didn't play at Balaidos and he was subbed off in 60. minute last week.

 

[Cebela]

I believe he will start just to keep him on his toes

 

[Windhook]

Messi benched is unlikely.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Cool pic!

 

[Xaviniesta]

give rafinha minutes

 

[Barcaman]

These tough grounds are taking it's tool already. Balaidos, Anoeta, Cornella, Villamarin... Just hope noone gets injured.

 

[kollegah]

Messi needs to play 90 minutes. He can rest if the game is closed.
He gets bad mood if on the bench. Not good for us if Leo has bad mood.

 

[Joan]

Messi doesm't tire that easily.
He should be fine. Subbed in the 2nd half, maybe.

 

[Neymessi]

Thats the reason to rest him...we will win at home if will have to

Makes no sense.