Barcelona have a chance to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey when they visit Athletic Bilbao at the San Memes Stadium this evening. However, the Spanish giants could be without talisman Lionel Messi after a tumultuous week for the forward that included two separate rows with figures in the club. Messi has been involved in a disagreement with Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal, calling out his former team-mate following criticism of the current squad. Former Barcelona defender Abidal suggested that the Barca players could have given more under Ernesto Valverde, claiming they were in part responsible for the Spaniard’s dismissal in January. JUST IN: Piers Morgan makes definitive claim in Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate

Source: Express February 06, 2020 17:37 UTC