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Marcelo ruled out of cup final

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Carlo Ancelotti believes that Sergio Ramos, who missed the Almería match with a neck injury, is in with a good chance of making it back for Wednesday's 'Copa del Rey' final at the Mestalla. At the same time, he ruled out Brazilian full-back Marcelo and said that there was no news on Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Ramos could play on Wednesday because he's only had a small neck problem that should heal quickly over the next few days. Marcelo is training alone and I don't think he'll be fit for Wednesday's match", Ancelotti revealed.

Lionel Messi:8 Insane Stats No One Talks About

Everyone knows about the ability of Lionel Messi. Even the most casual of football fans will be able to tell you how good a player he is, and how he can't fail to score goals.

Along with his astonishing strike rate, he seemingly sets new records every time he sets foot on the pitch.

The brilliant Argentine will no doubt continue to do so for the rest of his career—surpassing the achievements of those before him, legends of the game and some you've never heard of.

There are some statistics that we hear repeatedly and others that are rarely mentioned. This is a list detailing the latter.

Ranking the Top 20 Africans to Play in La Liga

La Liga doesn’t quite have a tradition of African players like the Premier League or Ligue 1 for example, however, several of the continent’s favourite sons have starred in the Spanish top flight.

This feature runs down the Top 20 African players to have played in La Liga. Largely, those mentioned are no longer playing in Spain, but there are a few that do and some who may be in line to make a return.

This article ranks players based on their contributions and achievements in Spain, rather than beyond. Therefore, star players such as Michael Essien—who made his name in foreign lands before arriving in Spain—have not been considered.