Mid-Day Ticker: Puyol cleared for Madrid match, Sunderland's crisis and more

When Barcelona meets Real Madrid Wednesday afternoon for the third time in a span of less than two weeks it will have a major defensive reinforcement. Captain Carles Puyol has been included in the squad for Barcelona's UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg with Madrid. Puyol, who had been on the sidelines for an extended spell only to get re-injured upon his return in the April 16 Clasico, has been cleared to return from a muscle strain. Defender Gabriel Milito, who was injured in the Copa del Rey final, will also be included on the matchday roster, although fullback Maxwell...

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