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Santiago Solari Talks Lionel Messi, Real Madrid Schedule Ahead of Copa Clasico

Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari has said he has no strong opinion on whether he wants to come up against Barcelona's Lionel Messi on Wednesday.

The Blaugrana star was injured in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia, prompting fears he may miss the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Los Blancos at the Camp Nou.

When asked if he wants Messi to be involved, the Madrid boss said he wants to see his team tested against the best players and the involvement of the Barcelona star will not change the way they build up for the game, per Miguel Angel Lara of Marca.