Barcelona's Iniesta returns to squad vs. Valencia

By foxsports
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Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has recovered from his leg injury and has been included in the squad for Wednesday's second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Valencia.

The Spanish international had missed the past two weeks with a muscle tear in his left thigh.

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado will miss the game because of flu.

Barcelona and Valencia and vying for a spot in the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona won the first leg 1-1.

Barcelona is still without the injured Sergio Busquets, Pedro Rodriguez and David Villa, while Seydou Keita is away with Mali at the African Cup of Nations.