Barcelona will look to complete a domestic double when they face Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final later today.
Barca wrapped up the La Liga title ahead of Real Madrid last Saturday, while Sevilla were victorious in the Europa League for the third straight season after a 3-1 win over Liverpool in Basel.
Luis Enrique’s Barcelona are looking for a 28th Copa del Rey crown, and have had an extra four days to prepare for the fixture at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid.
Sevilla met Barcelona in the Super Cup at the beginning of the season, losing 5-4 in extra time, while both sides won their respective La Liga home fixtures 2-1.
Barcelona won last year’s Copa del Rey, beating Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at the Nou Camp
Team news
Cup goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen should start for Barcelona, even if Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is passed fit.
Enrique has no other injury concerns after the 3-0 win over Granada last weekend.
Luis Suarez celebrates his hat-trick goal during the title-winning victory at Granada last weekend
Sevilla will be without the suspended Steven N’Zonzi, while Michael Krohn Delhi and Benoit Tremoulinas (both knee) will miss out.
Despite picking up a knock in the win over Liverpool, centre-back Adil Rami insists he will be fit for Sevilla’s second final in five days.
Copa Del Rey Final Preview: Barcelona vs Sevilla
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