In the space of a couple of weeks, we’ll have three El Classicos, two of which have been won by Barcelona. Reigning Champions League winners Real Madrid are off the mark in La Liga, eight points behind Barcelona, and by the looks of it, Barcelona has the upper hand in the upcoming El Clasico. Xavi’s setup has caused trouble for Real Madrid, especially in the midfield area, with plenty of energy from Pedri and Gavi. In the late stages of the game, it could have been more for Barca as Kessie got his effort blocked by his own teammate, as it was going into the bottom left corner.
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BARCELONA
Taking a lead of 1-0 back to Camp Nou is ideal for Xavi and his team, and now they find themselves in control of the tie. Knocking Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey would be a great achievement for Barca, especially after being knocked out of the Champions League and Europa League. With a Copa del Rey win, Barca would have won both titles available to them and gain as many financial rewards to help them recoup some of the debts they have, so there is an added incentive for the players.
We are pricing Barcelona to qualify at 1.16, as they have great form playing at home, especially in big games such as this. Ten Stegen has been a brick wall, repelling whatever has been thrown at him. We are also pricing Barca to score first at 1.77, with Real Madrid conceding first in their last three meetings. Additionally, an open game with more than 2.50 goals scored in the match is valued at 1.88.
REAL MADRID
The defeat at the Bernabeu really dented the ambitions of Real Madrid to make it through to the Final of the Copa del Rey. Although, if any team is capable of staging a comeback, it’s surely Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid. The personnel at his disposal is more than capable of turning this tie around and keeping the Los Blancos’ dream of domestic silverware alive.
It’s a tall order for Real Madrid to overcome the deficit, thus, we are pricing their chance to qualify for the next round at 4.60. With the bags of talent on display from both sides, we are pricing both teams to score at 1.70. It might transcend into a chaotic match with many fouls and whole-hearted challenges from both sides as passion takes over.
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MATCH ODDS
FC Barcelona are strong favourites to come out on top once again, coming in at 2.12, whilst Real Madrid to win the game in normal time is priced at 3.05, and a draw is at 3.45
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*Odds subject to change. Odds correct at time of publishing