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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Rijkaard rests Ronaldinho ahead of Milan match

(Updates with lifting of Puyol suspension)

MADRID, April 13 - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard
has rested Ronaldinho for a second league match in a row ahead
of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg against AC
Milan.

Rijkaard left Ronaldinho out of the squad for Friday's
league match against Villarreal because he is suffering from
muscle pains in his right thigh.

The Brazilian also missed last week's 2-2 draw against
Racing Santander.

Barca will also be without midfielder Thiago Motta and
Argentine forward Lionel Messi because of injury.

Mexican centre-back Rafael Marquez was included in the squad
after making an earlier than expected recovery from a torn thigh
muscle. Fellow defender Carles Puyol will be available after
having a one-match suspension provisionally lifted on appeal.