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Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is 0 thrashing of Hospitalet in the Copa del Rey.

Iniesta sustained an injury after a collision with Hospitalet goalkeeper Carlos Craviotto and had to be substituted, but the club has confirmed the problem is not as serious as initially thought.

Barcelona's next match will come on January 8 against Espanyol, which could see Iniesta return in time to feature.

The Spain international has appeared in 10 games for Barca so far this season, assisting on four goals.