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Lionel Messi Faces Fitness Test Ahead of El Clasico Match Against Real Madrid

Lionel Messi will face a late fitness test ahead of Barcelona's semi-final clash in the Copa del Rey with Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The Spanish giants will meet in the first leg at the Camp Nou, but Messi's involvement is in doubt after picking up a thigh injury in the 2-2 draw against Valencia in La Liga on Saturday.

According to Ignasi Oliva Gispert of Goal, Messi missed full training on Monday, and now has a race against the clock to be ready to take his place in the starting XI.