LUIS SUAREZ’S season is over and he will miss the Copa del Rey final after picking up a thigh injury.
Barcelona confirmed the Uruguayan will miss the showpiece against Alaves at the Vicente Calderon on May 27 after pulling a muscle in training.
The Copa del Rey final will be Luis Enrique’s final match in charge of the club, and gives them a chance of lifting the trophy for a third season in a row.
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And loss of Suarez will be a big blow, as the Catalans face a side which shocked them by securing a 2-1 win at the Nou Camp earlier in the campaign.
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The 30-year-old won the European Golden Boot last season with 40 La Liga goals, and has contributed another 37 this season in all competitions.
His injury also rules him out for around 15 days, which means he will miss Uruguay’s upcoming friendlies against Ireland and Italy.
Barcelona will extend their record Copa del Rey tally to 29 with victory over Alaves.
And, in recent seasons, they have enjoyed an almost unparalleled dominance in the competition.
Since Pep Guardiola took over in 2008, they have reached the final seven times in those nine years, enjoying success on four occasions — including in each of Enrique’s campaigns in charge.
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