As well as putting Barcelona a step closer to winning La Liga, Saturday's 1-0 home win over Levante showed that defender Eric Abidal is fit enough to play a full match after making a remarkable recovery from a liver transplant.
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The former France international played at centre back alongside Adriano, the first time the 33-year old has completed 90 minutes in more than a year, and proved he is a viable option to partner Gerard Pique in the middle of defence in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at Bayern Munich.
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Abidal's experience, athleticism and heading ability could be crucial against Bayern's fearsome attacking force, which includes his former France teammate Franck Ribery.
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Adriano, who like Abidal normally plays at fullback, was deployed alongside Pique in this month's 1-1 quarterfinal second leg draw at home to Paris St Germain and picked up a yellow card, meaning he is suspended for Tuesday's game.
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The versatile Brazilian was drafted in following injuries to club captain Carles Puyol and Argentina international Javier Mascherano, who may be back for the return match against Bayern at the Nou Camp on May 1.
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"It's a very happy day for everyone," Barca's assistant coach Jordi Roura, standing in for Tito Vilanova, who is recovering from cancer treatment, told a news conference after the Levante game.
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"Abidal completed a full match and he felt very good.
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"In footballing terms, I think he played at a very high level and he knew perfectly how to pace himself."
I think they've won the La Liga already because the players they have are world class. I support them to win the UCL too