Mathieu set to face Bayern

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu is on track to be available for the second leg of his side’s Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Mathieu missed the first leg of the tie, which Barcelona won 3-0, due to an Achilles problem. He was also sidelined for Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday, which saw the Catalans move four points clear at the top of the La Liga standings, with second-placed Real Madrid dropping points against Valencia.

However, the France international seemed to be moving freely during a training session on Sunday.

Should Mathieu return to fitness, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique will have to decide whether to include the defender in the starting line-up or whether to stick with Javier Mascherano.

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