MADRID: Holders Barcelona will be looking to seal their place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday in the final installment of three heated Catalan derbies against Espanyol over 10 days.

The European champions hold a commanding 4-1 lead from the first-leg which Espanyol ended with nine men after red cards for Hernan Perez and Papakouli Diop, whilst goalkeeper Pau Lopez escaped punishment for stamping on newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.

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