All eyes will be on the Camp Nou for the crucial Copa Del Rey clash on Wednesday, 5 April, with kick-off set for 3:00pm ET.
The eternal rivalry of Spanish football, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, returns this week with a place in the final of the Copa Del Rey up for grabs. There are few fixtures in the world of football that match the passion and the stakes of El Clasico and there is plenty on the line again.
Barcelona have all but wrapped up the league, pulling 12 points clear of Madrid with a thrilling 2-1 victory against Los Blancos at Camp Nou last month. But while Real Madrid have been off the pace in La Liga this year they retain the aura and the experience to perform in knock-out competitions. Carlo Ancelotti’s men swept aside Liverpool in the Champions League and will be confident of overcoming a one-goal first leg defeat on Wednesday.
When does Barcelona vs Real Madrid start?
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid preview
Xavi Hernandez was under pressure to bring silverwear to the club this season and looks certain to lift the La Liga trophy this season for the first time since 2018/19. The Catalan club have been unerringly consistent in the league but have struggled in European competition, being eliminated from both the Champions League and then the Europa League.
A Copa Del Rey victory would turn this from an impressive season into a real milestone in the club’s history, and one that could pave the way for future successes. Barcelona were a disciplined defensive unit in the first leg’s 1-0 win at the Bernabeu and they will need to bring that same fortitude on Wednesday.
As is often the case, Real Madrid have been a stark contrast to Barcelona this season. Where Xavi’s men have shown relentless consistency Madrid have been a team of highs and lows, a trait that has prevented them making a real challenge for the title this year. But with the likes of Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr, Luka Modric and others Los Blancos are a match for anyone in a one-off tie and will use all of the experience at their disposal.
Benzema’s form has tailed off from the incredible heights of last season but there are signs that he may be getting into his stride for the final months. He scored twice against Liverpool last month and plundered a seven-minute hat trick against Real Valladolid on Sunday.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction
For the third time in a month the two biggest teams in Spain go head to head, with Real Madrid desperate to avoid losing all three. Barcelona have undoubtedly been the better, more consistent team this year but Madrid’s firepower and big game know-how will make things interesting. The hosts, however, should have enough to progress to the final.
Prediction: Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid (Barcelona progress 2-1)
M¹N²
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congratulations
thank you bro well appreciated
LytoneMutamboh
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where are you now can't see you
congratulations
ManUnited-Red
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bro you have wisdom 99percent of football fans don't see it coming and is true....it was an easy win
For sure man, it was proven yesterday
M¹N²
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Easy win for Real Madrid, for sure, unless if Barca use their super power, the referees
bro you have wisdom 99percent of football fans don't see it coming and is true....it was an easy win
M¹N²
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where are you now can't see you
Dipangkarmazumder
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your coach is rubbish three seasons one laliga one super cup while Madrid three seasons how many trophies....bro your team is not doing well you have to accept it
Time is not always good for everyone..
M¹N²
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cant hear you from top of the laliga table
your coach is rubbish three seasons one laliga one super cup while Madrid three seasons how many trophies....bro your team is not doing well you have to accept it
Dipangkarmazumder
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where are you now bro
cant hear you from top of the laliga table
M¹N²
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waiting for bottle your team again
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where are you now bro
Alex121
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You’ll see.. At least 3 goals
Well I believe in them if they do their best
Reebilmnsu
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Just wait tomorrow 😹😹😹
Me get full confidence despite injury But you make I no talk cause you fit dey fear
ManUnited-Red
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You never forget pep till enter nitty bcus Manchester United have suffered all in his hands
Just like Xavi has suffered under Ten Hag
MkonoJr
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Tell me apart from that tapin merchant lewa, who’s better
Dembele is better than Rashford, hell Ansu without injuries would have been better than Fati.
Sulymessi
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Like yours did with Pep Graduoila
You never forget pep till enter nitty bcus Manchester United have suffered all in his hands
ManUnited-Red
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That's something you wish, in your dreams.
Tell me apart from that tapin merchant lewa, who’s better
ManUnited-Red
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Just wait for Brighton and brentford 😂😂😂
Just wait tomorrow 😹😹😹
ManUnited-Red
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The way Newcastle use there super power Mumu Manchester
Like the way referees would help Barca
MkonoJr
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He is better then your whole attack
That's something you wish, in your dreams.
ManUnited-Red
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super power. the referees. this made my day kkkk
LOL
ManUnited-Red
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Go tell Rashford to score dumb ass
He is better then your whole attack
ManUnited-Red
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Man useless guy.Since ferguson who was buying you matches left the club you are nowhere to be seen.Latest NEWCASTLE 2-0 MAN USELESS.
Just like you well lose tomorrow
ManUnited-Red
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7 years ur team win only carabao cup 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just like yours won the whole might super copa 🤣🤣🤣
Reebilmnsu
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Zero football knowledge 😂😅. Stop disgracing yourself
How I’m I disgracing myself fool I’m replying to the person that said they beat Barcelona 3 seasons
Reebilmnsu
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Easy win for Real Madrid, for sure, unless if Barca use their super power, the referees
The way you use them in the days of fergie
Liscdeirtz
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Correct yourself pls 3 matches not 3 seasons
Zero football knowledge 😂😅. Stop disgracing yourself
Reebilmnsu
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Easy win for Real Madrid, for sure, unless if Barca use their super power, the referees
Just wait for Brighton and brentford 😂😂😂
Reebilmnsu
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You’re such an ignorant why are you asking me don’t you have google?? Go and check before embarrassing yourself 😂 Madrid won a consecutive 3 seasons El classicos in which one of them Madrid won 3-1.. Internet is free kid
Correct yourself pls 3 matches not 3 seasons
Liscdeirtz
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Do u really think they can beat barca at home
You’ll see.. At least 3 goals
Alex121
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If we don’t win with at least 3 goals difference then I’m not satisfied
Do u really think they can beat barca at home
Sulymessi
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Easy win for Real Madrid, for sure, unless if Barca use their super power, the referees
The way Newcastle use there super power Mumu Manchester
Strangerthings
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we beat them with almost the same squad in the last two meetings
Yah but then we had de jong dropping master classes and even then in the first leg we didn’t exactly match their intensity, they dominated the ball and pressed us on the attack, but we defended well. I’m not saying we cannot win I’m saying we can’t dominate the ball or the midfield. We can’t be them straight on we need to be tactical that’s how we will win
demekmptu
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They will be whipped this time.
but this time itz b time against madrid
Hushmoney23
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You’re such an ignorant why are you asking me don’t you have google?? Go and check before embarrassing yourself 😂 Madrid won a consecutive 3 seasons El classicos in which one of them Madrid won 3-1.. Internet is free kid
And Barca did what to Realmadrid?
Liscdeirtz
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when last did Madrid beat Barca with a 3 goal difference only Barca has the right to do that to Madrid.
You’re such an ignorant why are you asking me don’t you have google?? Go and check before embarrassing yourself 😂 Madrid won a consecutive 3 seasons El classicos in which one of them Madrid won 3-1.. Internet is free kid
Blaqpablo
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Easy win for Real Madrid, for sure, unless if Barca use their super power, the referees
would like the refs to support us to a fourth straight win against Madrid
Blaqpablo
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No matter the line up the put out we can never really match them. Our squad is too injured, they’d probably dominate us either way. Only way I see is winning is defending as a unit and counter attacking with raphina, balde and Lewa
we beat them with almost the same squad in the last two meetings
Blaqpablo
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Madrid please wake up don't allow Barcelona to beat you this time....let's make it a final remember we don't play final we win them hala Madrid
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but you lost a final against Barcelona
Blaqpablo
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If we don’t win with at least 3 goals difference then I’m not satisfied
when last did Madrid beat Barca with a 3 goal difference only Barca has the right to do that to Madrid.
Dodabdeist
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Barcelona 1: 1 Real Madrid
Liscdeirtz
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waiting for bottle your team again
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They will be whipped this time.
Liscdeirtz
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If we don’t win with at least 3 goals difference then I’m not satisfied
buzbdilpyz
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Barca go make it four in roll
MkonoJr
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i thought vinicius is suspended for this match
No the other yellow cards were written off once they qualified for semi final.
MkonoJr
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well said my friend
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
MkonoJr
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No matter the line up the put out we can never really match them. Our squad is too injured, they’d probably dominate us either way. Only way I see is winning is defending as a unit and counter attacking with raphina, balde and Lewa
Yeah sure
Ayorinde07
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🌹❤️💙
Kihaekrst
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Barcelona to win. Anceloti to be fired and returned to Chelsea
DUDURI
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If Madrid decides to go with Asensio, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Benzema in a 4-2-3-1 We might struggle considering we will be lacking De Jong. Am not sure if Kessie and Busquets will be able to match Rodrygo's movements. They will attack as a unit of four in a counter attack when Balde is up leaving Araujo, Kounde and Alonso or whoever. This game is going to be a tough one. Barca need to score one or two goals early on.
i thought vinicius is suspended for this match
Dipangkarmazumder
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One team! one Love! visca el barca!! lets do it Again blaugranas🔴