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Andres Iniesta Races Against Time to be Fit for Champions League Final
Andres Iniesta suffered a calf problem and was replaced by Xavi Hernandez in the second-half as Barcelona sealed a league and Cup double with a 3-1 victory over the Basques.
Andres Iniesta expects to be fit for Champions League Final© AFP
Barcelona:
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has played down concerns he could miss Saturday's Champions League final with a calf problem picked up in last weekend's Copa del Rey final win over Athletic Bilbao.
Iniesta was replaced by Xavi Hernandez early in the second-half as Barca sealed a league and Cup double with a 3-1 victory over the Basques. (Neymar Looks to Achieve What Brazilian Ronaldo Couldn't)
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"I had a few pains and nothing more," Iniesta said on Tuesday.
"It hasn't passed through my head that I won't be there on Saturday. It will all be fine and I want to be able to be there and help the team win the Champions League to end this special season."
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