Pepe Spanish and European media criticized when Madrid lost 1-2 in the quarterfinal first leg Copa del Rey last week. He is considered to have acted brutally in the game, with the most controversial incident when he was accused of deliberately stepping on the fingers Lionel Messi.
In a statement a few days later, the Portuguese defender filed an apology for what happened at the Santiago Bernabeu. But he still refused to charge any deliberate factor when stepping of Messi.
Pepe, and the stronghold of Madrid, was lucky. In addition the player can not be the card as a result of the incident, the league authorities do not impose punishment. As a result he will be able to play in the second leg will be held at Camp Nou on Thursday (1/26/2012) pm dawn.
Although the center in the spotlight and almost certainly will be subject to ridicule the fans of The Catalans, Jose Mourinho remains open opportunities Pepe play. If there are no problems related to physical condition, the defender will join the 25-year competing in the Camp Nou.
"There are three players with problems, including Lass and Granero. If he is physically (Pepe) fit then he will play," Mourinho said in a press conference ahead of the game as reported by Reuters.
Pepe was played Mourinho when Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao with the score 4-1 in the Champions league last weekend. Former FC Porto's players reportedly suffered minor injuries.
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