Have you got a bigger one than us?

Zaragoza turn up at the Camp Nou missing 7 players through a combination of injuries and suspicious suspensions which some people might think means we are in for a repeat of last Thursday's events at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid put 7 past Malaga. Modern football is rubbish. More and more managers think it acceptable to put out weakened teams in cup and league games. Three key players, Contino, Ponzio and Captain Gabi are all out, but back for a more winnable home match against Valencia last weekend. Keep an eye out for No. 8, Ander (pictured), the stylish, Spanish U21 midfielder already signed for next season by his hometown club, Atheltic Club Bilbao.

FC Barcelona's biggest injury problem is poor Pep who has spent the last couple of days in hospital, albeit one with a view of the Camp Nou. It is looking possible that Pepe will need an operation in the Summer. Carles Puyol will be back today at least on the bench and then ready to lead the troops on Tuesday against the Gunners. Today also sees the return of Victor Valdés. Three Barça players, Busquets, Mascherano and Messi will have to avoid being booked if they want to be in Sevilla a week tomorrow.

Today is a day of rotations and to be honest, most Cules have their minds on Tuesday. Hopefully that won't be the case with the players as Pep will remind them of Athens.

Prediction:

FCB 6-1 Zaragoza

p.s. I think the Zaragoza players are here to do some shopping and to check out if our El Coret Inglés is bigger than theirs.