Barcelona captain has not recovered from injury and will be the actor of the first semi-final of the Champions League. Neither Javier Mascherano. The leader of the Catalan team operated on his knee in March and has not recovered enough to return to the field. Therefore, on Friday became clear that definitely will not play Tuesday against Bayern Munich in the first leg semi-final of the Champions League. Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura confirmed that experienced defender will not travel with the team in Munich. "We had hoped that he might be able to play, but none of that. Shall not be any among travelers to Munich," said the Roura Spanish press. In addition Pujol, will miss the upcoming big game and Javier Mascherano, also due to injury. The first match of the Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Barcelona will be played on Tuesday 23 April at the "Allianz Arena".
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