Barcelona's Gerard Pique (Photo: Reuters)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says beating Real Madrid 3-1 last weekend will make things easier on his team as it bids for another title at the Club World Cup.
European champion Barcelona will face Qatari club Al-Sadd in the semifinals on Thursday with the winner advancing to take on either South American champion Santos or J-League side Kashiwa Reysol.
Barcelona is returning to the tournament two years after claiming the title in the United Arab Emirates, with Lionel Messi scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 win over Argentina’s Estudiantes.
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