Puyol fit to face Real in cup final

The shaggy-haired Spain central defender had not played since Jan. 22 before Saturday's 1-1 La Liga draw at Real, when he was substituted as a precaution after feeling a twinge in a thigh muscle.

"In the end, it was confirmed that the (Barca) captain will be available for (coach) Josep Guardiola," the club said on their website.

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