| MESSI MISSES PENALTY TO GIVE VALENCIA HOPE OF FINAL ... |
Lionel Messi saw his penalty saved to deny Barcelona victory in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at Valencia.
The two sides drew 1-1 at the Mestalla but Barcelona could have snatched victory when Miguel brought down Thiago Alcantara. However, Valencia’s keeper, Diego Alves, parried Messi’s shot.
Barca were denied another opportunity for a winner when Daniel Alves hit the post. Nevertheless, the Barcelona manager, Pep Guardiola, said this was the best display against Valencia he had seen since coming back to the club four years ago. Valencia had taken the lead in front of their own supporters through Jonas only for Carles Puyol to equalise.
The winners are likely to face Athletic Bilbao in the final. The 23-times winners overcame third-division Mirandes 2-1 and will face them again in the San Mames.
© PLANET FOOTBALL 360
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