Valdes ruled out of match vs. FC Copenhagen

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona will be without goalkeeper Victor Valdes for Wednesday’s Champions League match against FC Copenhagen due to sickness.

Barcelona says Valdes is suffering from fever and vomiting.Backup Jose Manuel Pinto is expected to start, with Ruben Mino on the bench.

Valdes has made 74 appearances in the Champions League.

Barcelona trails surprise Group D leader FC Copenhagen by two points going into the match at the Camp Nou.

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