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Classics: Barcelona overwhelmed at Valencia fortress

Saturday, February 2, 2013

FC Barcelona travel to Valencia CF on Sunday in confident mood but know better than to underestimate the Mestalla following their 2000 UEFA Champions League semi-final meeting.

Classics: Barcelona overwhelmed at Valencia fortress
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