Copa Del Rey swings back to action with Sevilla's visit to Nou Camp tonight. FC barcelona will also be looking to put back their game back in track after a not so satisfactory draw against Villareal. FC Barcelona met SWevilla in the same competition two years ago and the Catalan outfit went through on away goal. The last meeting of these two sides took place at Sevilla with the magician Iniesta destroying opponent single handedly. With the second leg being played in Sevilla, Barca would definitely love to take a good advantage into that game. Sevilla is missing some of their key players like Fabiano, Kanoute, Zokora and Acosta; Barca may not get a better chance to take an initiative. Sevilla is visting Barca after two successive defeat at the hands of Getafe and Atletico.
There were reports that Ibrahmovic's suspension in the next league match might prompt Guardiola to use him in the Copa Del Rey. But I suspect whether such a thing will occur. He most probably will give Bojan his regular Copa Del Rey start. Bojan should be looking to perform well as he has a chance to start against Tenerife. Pinto is expected to replace Valdes at the goal. The defense could see a new pairing with Alves, Marquez, Milito and Maxwell. Xavi may start from the bench giving Johnathan another start along with Iniesta and Busquets. The forward lin-up should feature Henry, Bojan and Messi. Sevilla encounter always were tough for Barca but the absence of so many big players for Sevilla would be an advantage for us. I predict a 2-0 victory for Barca.