The defeat at San Mamés for Barça against Athletic Club left the blaugranes out of this season's Copa del Rey and also saw defender Alejandro Balde forced off after just 22 minutes of the game due to injury. 

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Tests show that first team player Alejandro Balde has an injury to the tendon in his right hamstring. In the coming days he will undergo a surgical procedure at the hands of Dr. Lasse Lempainen, under the supervision of the Club's medical staff, in Turku, Finland. Once the procedure has been carried out a new statement will be released. 

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