Paulinho could be fit to face Betis as injury scare played down LaLiga - Barcelona Picked up knock against Espanyol

Paulinho picked up a knock in the defeat away to Espanyol and was not able to train with his Barcelona teammates on Thursday but the foot injury is not believed to be serious.

The Brazilian has been doing some exercises with the aim of being ready for the next game away to Real Betis but it is unlikely that he will be ready in time.

Paulinho started in the cup game at Cornella but was replaced by Ivan Rakitic in the 54th minute.