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Barcelona Beat Osasuna 4-0

Midfielder Xavi Hernandez created four assists in determining which Barcelona won 4-0 win over Osasuna on the first leg 16 of the Copa del Rey at Camp Nou on Wednesday (01/04/2012).

Barcelona‘s first goal was created Cesc Fabregas in the 14th minute. Goals stems from the movement that led to Dani Alves feedback to Xavi. Xavi continued feedback to the Cesc Fabregas, who then passed the ball into the goal Riesgo. Four minutes later, Fabregas returned to conquer Riesgo, again by exploiting the ball Xavi shipment.

Before the game against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey, Lionel Messi was doubtful to play due to central pain. In fact, the Argentine star instead creating two goals. In the news circulated before the game, Messi can not follow the so-called morning practice because of a fever. As a result there is a possibility he did not put in the squad altogether. But, his name appears in the list of reserve players. He then played to replace Pedro Rodriguez in the 59th minute and the results are fairly bright. Lionel Messi is to increase the advantage to 3-0 in the 73rd minute. With his head, Messi, Xavi deflect the ball into the goal posts for the visitors. Messi scored two goals after completing a bait that is released is also twice released by Xavi Hernandez. Barca then refine the victory with a score of 4-0.

The win makes Los Cules have a comfortable capital before facing Osasuna on the second leg at home to Osasuna on 12 January.

The composition of players
Barcelona: Jose Manuel Pinto; Carles Puyol, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique; Xavi, Cesc Fabregas (Seydou Keita 87), Javier Mascherano, Sergio Busquets, Thiago, Isaac Cuenca (Alexis Sanchez 74); Pedro (Lionel Messi 59)

Osasuna: Asier Riesgo; Sergio, Lolo, Jukka Raitala; Javad Nekounam, Damia, Alvaro Cejudo (Roland Lamah 68), Xavier Annunziata (Ibrahima Balde 84), David East, Roberto Torres (Francisco Puñal 71); Dejan Lekic

Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan