MADRID, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona's Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao late on Wednesday night has brought further injury headaches to coach Xavi Hernandez, whose squad has already missed several key players with physical problems.
Spain international left-back Alejandro Balde had to leave the game in the 23rd minute with a hamstring injury and was replaced by 17-year-old Hector Font.
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