Real Madrid vs Barcelona

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico prediction, team news, kick-off ... (Evening Standard)

The two sides meet at the Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final tie.

For Real, confidence was high after dismantling Liverpool in Europe but they needed a late equaliser last time out against ten-man Atletico Madrid to earn a point. Pedri and Ousmane Dembele both remain out with thigh problems. [El Clasico](/topic/el-clasico) meetings in around a month of action gets underway tonight.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona football tips: Stage set for thrilling El ... (Planet Sport)

Real Madrid and Barcelona take a breather from their La Liga title race, and Tipstrr football expert Sergio Baltuta expects them to serve up a Copa Del Rey ...

Real Madrid are undefeated in their last six games (five wins and one draw). In La Liga the Galacticos managed a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby against Atletico in their last game, a result that combined with Barcelona's defeat to reduce the distance between them down to seven points. This season the two teams have already faced each other twice, with Real Madrid managing a 3-1 win at home in La Liga, and Barcelona reversing that scoreline in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream and how to watch the Copa ... (What Hi-Fi?)

How to watch a Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream from anywhere. Where to watch the Copa del Rey, team news and what TV channel for this semi-final first ...

Real Madrid vs Barcelona will be on BT Sport 1 in HD. In the US, ESPN+ has the TV rights to the Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream. For Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, you may wish to choose 'US' for ESPN+. You won't be able to watch your regular Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream while traveling abroad. [BT Sport Monthly Pass](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=103504&clickref=whathifi-gb-4281178680381525000&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fmonthly-pass) (opens in new tab), which costs £30 per month. BT Broadband customers can enjoy the BT Sport app and watch on the go for £16. Full details on how to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona online and on TV tonight just below. You can use it to watch the Copa del Rey live streams on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. Real Madrid vs Barcelona will be available for football fans in the USA to enjoy on ESPN+. Real Madrid vs Barcelona kicks off at 8pm GMT / 3pm EST, Thursday 2nd March, at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid. [Try ExpressVPN risk-free for 30 days](https://xvtelink.com/go/techradar-football?offer=3monthsfree&a_fid=744) (opens in new tab) [Champions League](https://www.whathifi.com/advice/how-to-watch-a-champions-league-live-stream-for-202223-fixtures-final-draw-dates) could be the springboard they need in the hunt for 2022/23 silverware.

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What channel is Real Madrid vs Barcelona? Kick-off time, TV and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Barcelona travel to the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, a tie which sandwiches a crunch LaLiga clash between two ...

[Betfred ](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=104961)is offering new customers £40 worth of bonuses when you sign up and bet £10 on ANY football match! [Carlo Ancelotti](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/carlo-ancelotti)'s men did, however, only manage a 1-1 draw on the road against bitter rivals [Atletico](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atletico-madrid) in a fiery Madrid derby on Saturday night. The Polish marksman, 34, joins Pedri, [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ousmane-dembele) and Ansu Fati on the sidelines, significantly depleting Xavi's attacking options. [Europa League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) after a [dramatic 2-1 defeat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-barcelona-goals-highlights-29298290) away to [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), while Real have grown in confidence and smashed [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) 5-2 at Anfield last Tuesday, [scoring five goals without reply](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-real-madrid-goals-highlights-29277771). [LaLiga](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/la-liga) giants will put their league campaigns aside to battle it out for the third time already this season, having met in the Spanish Super Cup final two months ago. In the other semi-final, [Osasuna](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/osasuna) play [Athletic Bilbao](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/athletic-bilbao). Despite boasting a seven-point lead over their arch enemies in the LaLiga title race, it hasn't been plain sailing for Xavi and co since January's triumph. [Simply register](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=104961), place a £10 bet on the game of your choice game and you will qualify for this unbeatable welcome offer! [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/real-madrid-barcelona-live-stream-29335399#comments-section). [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) will welcome an injury-stricken [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) side to the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday for the 102nd [El Clasico](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/el-clasico-1) and first leg of their tantalising [Copa del Rey](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/copa-del-rey) semi-final tie. Enacting revenge after [losing the first LaLiga meeting](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/real-madrid-barcelona-clasico-benzema-28252758) to Real Madrid 3-1 in October, [a rejuvenated Barcelona ran out 3-1 winners](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/barcelona-real-madrid-spanish-supercup-28961014) in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, marking [Xavi Hernandez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/xavi-hernandez)'s first trophy since becoming Barca manager.

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Find out how to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the Copa del Rey live on TV in the UK with the El Clasico rivals squaring off.

[Luka Modric](https://metro.co.uk/tag/luka-modric/) is ruled out of Madrid’s next La Liga match after picking up a yellow card in the Madrid derby, but the suspension does not apply to the Copa del Rey and so he is available to manager Carlo Ancelotti. [Carlo Ancelotti calls Vinicius Jr the ‘most decisive player in the world’ after Real Madrid hammer Liverpool in the Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/22/carlo-ancelotti-says-vinicius-jr-is-most-decisive-player-in-the-world-after-real-madrid-beat-liverpool-18326921/?ico=more_text_links) [incredible 5-2 win over Liverpool](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/21/champions-league-liverpool-implode-at-anfield-as-real-madrid-run-riot-18324631/) in the [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) last week. [BT Sport monthly pass](https://www.bt.com/sport/monthly-pass) from £29.99, with the action available to watch on the web player and app. [knocked out of the Europa League by Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/23/europa-league-manchester-united-come-from-behind-to-stun-barcelona-18338683/), before falling to a shock defeat against Almeria in the league on Sunday. [Real Madrid](https://metro.co.uk/tag/real-madrid/) vs [Barcelona](https://metro.co.uk/tag/fc-barcelona/) is one of the biggest fixtures in world sport – and their latest meeting this week will once again draw in millions of viewers around the globe.

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What channel is Real Madrid vs Barcelona? How to watch Copa del ... (Sporting News)

Real Madrid face a major test in their push to reach the Copa del Rey final as they host Barcelona — here's all the details on how to watch the match ...

[also streamed on fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?bgvideo=la_liga.mp4&title=Watch%20La%20Liga%20on%20beIN%20Sports&priceline=All%20La%20Liga%20games,%20Live%20and%20On-Demand&cta=Start%207-Day%20Free%20Trial&irad=356366&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial). The entirety of the 2022/23 La Liga campaign will be broadcast in English and Spanish exclusively on [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna) live streaming platform for subscribers in both English and Spanish. [with an impressive Spanish Supercopa final win over Real Madrid](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-live-score-highlights-supercopa-final-clasico/rqtz5kwxogq1psw8mb06prdk), and the former Spanish international is in a strong position to end their four-year wait for a La Liga title. [Real Madrid vs Barcelona on ESPN+](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/2436205/651866/9070) USA: This match won't be broadcast on TV in the US but is available on the

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How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona with US TV channel, live ... (Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona and Real Madrid meet at the Bernabeu for a cup El Clásico, beginning their two-legged El Copa del Rey semi-final on the back of both teams ...

As with every Copa del Rey tie that's aired so far this season, ESPN+ is the place to be if you are looking to catch all of the action. [Barcelona](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/barcelona-fc) currently sit seven points ahead of their rivals from the capital, meaning that progression in this tournament could be Real Madrid's one remaining opportunity to win domestic silverware this season. Across America, the game starts at 3pm ET and noon PT. The other two remaining sides are Athletic Club and Osasuna, the latter of whom were 1-0 winners at home in Wednesday's first leg. ['Absolutely useless!' - Roy Keane launches scathing attack after United vs West Ham](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/roy-keane-man-utd-news-26366837) ['Disgraceful' - United fans fume over VAR decision for West Ham goal in FA Cup clash](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-west-ham-benrahma-26366523) [Erik ten Hag makes Wout Weghorst claim after West Ham win](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-news-weghorst-latest-26366857) [United player ratings as Alejandro Garnacho and Weghorst good](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-player-ratings-highlights-26365981) [All the latest United news in one place](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) Carlo Ancelotti's side do, though, remain in the [Champions League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league), and after beating [Liverpool](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) 5-2 at Anfield last month, the defending champions are well-placed to reach the quarter-finals once again.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Spanish giants meet for huge El ... (talkSPORT.com)

The Copa del Rey semi-final sees a huge El Clasico take place as Real Madrid host rivals Barcelona this week.The top two in LaLiga will put their titl.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Madrid are favourites. [Barcelona](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113060/fc-barcelona/), they are the record holders of the competition, winning this title 31 times in their history. [LaLiga](https://talksport.com/la-liga/) will put their title race to the side as they look to secure themselves a place in the final.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time ... (Goal.com)

Here's how you can watch Real Madrid against Barcelona, Copa del Rey match on TV and stream the game online.

Real Madrid will miss David Alaba and Ferland Mendy but will be boosted by the return of Rodrygo. How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV & live stream onlineThis article contains affiliate links. Barcelona have a few injury concerns to key players as Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Ousmane Dembele are set to miss the tie's first leg. [Watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live on BT Sport today!](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=918243&clickref=SEOMatchPreview&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fwatch%2Flive-now) However, they have lost their last two games - against Manchester United and Almeria. Real Madrid vs Barcelona date and kick-off time

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It's also an important competition for Real Madrid as their La Liga dominance is under threat. Los Blancos are still in the running for a Champions League ...

Barcelona won in a neutral venue but Real Madrid had quite a big loss with Eduardo Camavinga sitting at the base of midfield instead of Aurelien Tchouameni. Xavi will want to bounce back from being knocked out of Europa League while if the Real Madrid that put five goals unanswered past Liverpool shows up, it'll be quite the show. It may feel simplistic to boil things down to, if Benzema scores, Real Madrid win, but this season it has proven to be quite true. Los Blancos are still in the running for a Champions League victory but with the team so many points behind, they may need to secure a double -- not counting the Club World Cup -- to feel good about how things have gone. While that's still a great number, it does show that when Barcelona's defense is tested by good attackers -- which Real Madrid have -- that their defense can be bested. But with Barca falling out of Europa League at the hands of Manchester United, this is a competition that they need to win to have a successful season.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona live updates: Start time, streaming ... (The Athletic)

Real Madrid and Barcelona clash today in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.Real trail Barcelona in La Liga by seven points but were at their ...

The Croatia midfielder's shot is blocked but bounces back for Araujo, who attempts to atone for his inadvertent own goal with an effort of his own. Camavinga floats a delivery into the box. Despite a host of key absences, they took advantage of a rebound to score a goal and then held on until the end. They both now have a month to come up with something better for the second leg at the Camp Nou. Madrid had lots of the ball, but created very little. [#RealMadrid]⚪️⚪️ registered their highest possession tally in [#ElClasico]tonight (64.7) in all competitions since 2013/14 season, with [#Barcelona]🔵🔴 registering their lowest tally in this period in any game from any competition (35.3%). "We defended very well," he said. The result isn't great but we controlled the game and that is good." •6h ago [pic.twitter.com/AHfJgYjmis] [March 2, 2023] They have a foot and a half in the final. •5h ago

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Is Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV? Where to watch El Clasico in ... (NationalWorld)

Barcelona and Real Madrid will reignite their fierce rivalry once again tonight. The La Liga giants will meet for the second El Clasico so far in 2023 on ...

Everyone knows, especially Karim, how much I admire him and his performances and I have often said that for me he is the best striker in the world, and that is still the case. Austria captain Alaba has pointed out that he was voting on behalf of his national team, not simply in a personal capacity, and the majority preference was for Messi. BT Sports have coverage of the El Clasico tonight. But will Barcelona or Real Madrid make it to the final? But the semi-final comes after Barca were knocked out of the Europa League by Manchester United and then lost to to Almeria in La Liga on Sunday (26 February). The La Liga giants will meet for the second El Clasico so far in 2023 on Thursday (2 March).

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Copa del Rey: start time, team news and ... (Daily Mail)

Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg including start time, how to watch and team news.

'We are close to winning a competition that is important for us.' 'We are preparing for the match with confidence. Real Madrid are set to be without defender David Alaba for the clash after the defender was Real Madrid fans will be optimistic heading into the clash with Barcelona having won three of the last five meetings with their rivals. [drew 1-1 in their last game](/sport/football/article-11793189/Real-Madrid-1-1-Atletico-Madrid-Alvaro-flicks-late-equaliser-hosts-Spanish-capital-derby.html)against neighbours Atletico [Barcelona ](/sport/teampages/barcelona.html)travel to [Real Madrid](/sport/teampages/real-madrid.html) in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final on Thursday evening in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown. - Barcelona travel to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE! El Clasico match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

Barcelona head to the Spanish capital in finer form domestically, boasting a seven-point lead over Los Blancos in LaLiga having downed them in the Supercopa de ...

The assistant referee signalled offside but the VAR replay showed Kessie was fractionally onside and the goal stood. The visitors defended superbly after Real centre-back Eder Militao scored an own goal in the first half. His point-blank strike was saved but bounced off Militao and into the net.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Stats that could define El Clasico 2023 ... (CBSSports.com)

It's also an important competition for Real Madrid as their La Liga dominance is under threat. Los Blancos are still in the running for a Champions League ...

Barcelona won in a neutral venue but Real Madrid had quite a big loss with Eduardo Camavinga sitting at the base of midfield instead of Aurelien Tchouameni. Xavi will want to bounce back from being knocked out of Europa League while if the Real Madrid that put five goals unanswered past Liverpool shows up, it'll be quite the show. It may feel simplistic to boil things down to, if Benzema scores, Real Madrid win, but this season it has proven to be quite true. Los Blancos are still in the running for a Champions League victory but with the team so many points behind, they may need to secure a double -- not counting the Club World Cup -- to feel good about how things have gone. While that's still a great number, it does show that when Barcelona's defense is tested by good attackers -- which Real Madrid have -- that their defense can be bested. But with Barca falling out of Europa League at the hands of Manchester United, this is a competition that they need to win to have a successful season.

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How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey on TV ... (TrustedReviews)

How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona: The two giants of Spanish football meet in the Copa Del Rey semi-final first leg tonight. Here's how to watch El ...

You can read our guide to the Everyone loves a Real Madrid vs Barcelona game and a two-legged semi-final affair in the Copa Del Rey is double the fun. Real Madrid vs Barcelona kicks off at 8:00pm UK time on Thursday March 2. You’ll need an active BT Sport subscription in order to watch the game. However, it’s definitely one to look forward to with no domestic football on the UK calendar tonight. Here’s how to watch El Clasico live in the UK.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona prediction, El Clasico odds: Proven ... (CBSSports.com)

Martin Green has locked in his Copa del Rey picks and best bets for the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid El Clasico matchup on Thursday.

- Real Madrid vs. Barca got goals from Gavi, Lewandowski and Pedri and didn't allow Real Madrid to score until the 93rd minute. The Blaugrana enter the match knowing they handily beat Real Madrid less than seven weeks ago. Green has broken down the Copa del Rey match from every possible angle. Barcelona features a disciplined backline, conceding just eight times in 23 La Liga games. He joins the injured Ousmane Dembélé and Pedri, both of whom will not be available until mid-March. And on Sunday the club suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat at Almeria, which had won only one of their last eight matches. Caesars Sportsbook lists Real Madrid as the -120 favorites (risk $120 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Green is 52-47-1 on his SportsLine soccer picks since the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, generating almost $900 for $100 bettors. Barcelona odds, with Barcelona the +330 underdogs. One of the best rivalries in soccer will be renewed on Thursday when Barcelona and Real Madrid rekindle El Clasico in the first leg of a 2022-23 Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday at the Bernabéu in Madrid. The teams are scheduled to play the second leg of the semifinal in Barcelona on April 5.

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One of football's fiercest rivalries will add another chapter when Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday, ...

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream, match preview, team news ... (FourFourTwo)

It's the biggest game in world football! El Clasico returns on Thursday night to showcase one of the most exciting dates in the football calendar once more.

And all the info going between is entirely encrypted, anonymous and safe – and that's a result. The match will be shown on Paramount+ in the US. Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. Real Madrid vs Barcelona is on BT Sport in the UK. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. The broadcaster knows where you are because of your IP address (boo!) and blocks you from watching it. You can use a VPN to get around that, though, without resorting to illegal feeds you’ve found on Reddit. In the US, kick-off time is 3pm ET / 12pm PT. So the Copa del Rey may well be where bragging rights are won between the two this year. Looking for a Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream? It's the biggest game in world football! As last year showed, it is never wise to bet against Ancelotti's team in Europe's elite competition.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Copa del Rey: Live score, team news ... (Daily Mail)

LIVE Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona LIVE: Franck Kessie forces Nacho own goal against run of play in Clasico as Catalans look to bounce back from successive defeats ...

It's not the decisive match, but we want to take advantage." "In the Supercopa, we lacked commitment and decisiveness, with individual mistakes that won't be repeated. "It’s a golden opportunity for us," says Xavi. Seven wins in their last 10 but just one defeat mean that the form is tight between these two, and Los Blancos come into the tie off the back of a draw in the Madrid Derby with the 10 men of Atletico. Barca are all over the place at the back so far, and Real Madrid have the ball in the back of the net, but it won't count. Barca get a toe back on the ball but it's closed down and a throw-in is forced. The Croatian tries to feed Vinicius with a long through ball but it was uncharacteristically off target and Barca win a throw with most of their big men up in the opponent's box. Now it's Barca with the ball in the back of the net, with Kessie fortuitously getting it past Courtois on the counter, but the flag is up. Alonso has a chance to send a good ball in after Gavi wins the free-kick, but Real deal with the threat well and manage to get clear. Gavi carries the ball well from the left flank and fires a cross in, but Raphinha is just a couple of inches away from getting on the end of it, and Real survive. It wasn't pretty, but it did the job, as Kessie's strike was bundled in via both Nacho and Militao on the line to give the Blaugrana a lead completely against the run of the pace. But despite Benzema having the ball in the back of the net only for it to be ruled out, it was the visitors that took the lead.

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This is a bit of a misleading statistic as while Barca allows 0.35 goals per La Liga match played, it's a number that ballons when they enter cup competition.

Barcelona won in a neutral venue but Real Madrid had quite a big loss with Eduardo Camavinga sitting at the base of midfield instead of Aurelien Tchouameni. Xavi will want to bounce back from being knocked out of Europa League while if the Real Madrid that put five goals unanswered past Liverpool shows up, it'll be quite the show. It may feel simplistic to boil things down to, if Benzema scores, Real Madrid win, but this season it has proven to be quite true. Los Blancos are still in the running for a Champions League victory but with the team so many points behind, they may need to secure a double -- not counting the Club World Cup -- to feel good about how things have gone. While that's still a great number, it does show that when Barcelona's defense is tested by good attackers -- which Real Madrid have -- that their defense can be bested. But with Barca falling out of Europa League at the hands of Manchester United, this is a competition that they need to win to have a successful season.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Odds are El Clasico 2023 will be ... (CBSSports.com)

Spain's biggest sides are more similar than they were a generation ago, but there are still important differences.

Barcelona play more directly, and get the ball up the field to their attackers who attack the box and look to generate opportunities. Ultimately these two teams are evenly matched, and they play the game in superficially similar ways. But similar to the story in attack when you break down the numbers you see the two teams diverge slightly, but significantly in their approach. Barcelona want to play direct, get the ball up the field and into the box, and score goals. These two teams are the best in Spain when it comes to preventing their opponents from scoring. Rather, both teams want to play a relatively up-and-down game, but when push comes to shove, it's Madrid who are somewhat more willing to recirculate the ball, and Barcelona who want to find a shot quickly once they're in attacking zones rather than look for better opportunities. Shots against Madrid are worth 0.07 xG per shot, the best mark in the league while shots against Barcelona are worth, on average 0.10, a much more middle-of-the-pack number. These are two very good teams, and it's sure to be an entertaining affair when they take the field on Thursday, but this simply isn't your somewhat older brother's Clasico. But it is Madrid who hold the advantage in passes completed in the final third at 3685 to 3236. Madrid are happier to keep the ball once they're in the attacking third until they chose an opportune moment to strike. The intricate stylings of a Barcelona side built on Pep Guardiola's tika-taka passing style against the thundering up and down of Madrid. You won't find a bigger rivalry than Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the two mega-clubs write another El Clasico chapter Thursday when they meet in the first leg of the semifinals of the Copa del Rey.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - March 2, 2023 ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Barcelona rode a first-half own goal from Real Madrid to a 1-0 win in their Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night.

[Rodrygo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/267804/Rodrygo) was back from injury but started on the bench, with Vinícius and [Karim Benzema](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/46858/Karim-Benzema) in the starting lineup. "We dominated the game," Courtois said. We didn't get the final ball. We played a good game, in control, but we didn't find the chance. "They defended well, they concede few goals. And even without having control of the ball as we would have liked, we didn't suffer that much." "You can see how equal these games are, the two teams compete really well," Busquets said. "It was an important win, but we still have the second leg to go, so we are not getting ahead of ourselves yet," Busquets said. [called Madrid favourites ahead of the tie](/football/barcelona-espbarcelona/story/4890090/real-madrid-favourites-in-copa-del-rey-clasico-against-stuttering-barcelona-xavi-hernandez) and, despite the Catalans having won the Spanish Super Cup Clasico 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Jan. I am lucky to have been at the best club in the world for many years and I am still enjoying it. A banner by Madrid fans at the Bernabeu said: "Clean and white, never tarnished." [Lionel Messi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) and Madrid defender [Sergio Ramos](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/41579/Sergio-Ramos) for most appearances in the game between the clubs.

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Barca beat Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg (BBC Sport)

It is a welcome result for Barca after they lost to Manchester United in the Europa League and Almeria in La Liga. Xavi's side defended deep after taking the ...

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona live: Copa del Rey latest score, updates ... (Sporting News AU)

Osauna gained a 1-0 first leg lead over Athletic Club in the opposite semifinal, and the El Clasico duo will both be determined to book their place in the final ...

40 mins from kickoff: Barcelona's last Copa del Rey El Clasico meeting with Real Madrid came at the semifinal stage back in 2018/19. [pic.twitter.com/eoqTtuKKPv] [March 2, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/watjFa8Nig] [March 2, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/BhIS45d8J8] [March 2, 2023] A quick VAR check......... [pic.twitter.com/sdDyDtXg0J] [March 2, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/FdkcTNeMBT] [March 2, 2023] Gavi picks up a booking as the referee has enough of his constant fouls. Fati replaces Raphinha and Rodrygo comes on for Nacho. [pic.twitter.com/JbbyiFxGTw] [March 2, 2023] 1 0

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Spanish Copa del Rey Quarter Final. (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao's own goal decides El Clasico in Copa Del Rey semi-final first leg; Barcelona won without Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele due to injury; Second leg on April 5 with the winners to face Athletic Bilbao ...

We got the advantage for the second leg and that's really important," Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets told TVE. They had the ball but didnt create many chances. Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao's own goal decides El Clasico in Copa Del Rey semi-final first leg; Barcelona won without Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele due to injury; Second leg on April 5 with the winners to face Athletic Bilbao or Osasuna in the final

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: The three problems facing Carlo ... (CBSSports.com)

Los Blancos, who were defeated 1-0, are only a season removed from winning La Liga and the Champions League. But in soccer, a season is all that it takes for ...

He has been fine in defense where his work rate and skills in possession have helped keep Real Madrid balanced but when Ancelotti needs midfielders, Camavinga hasn't been able to rise to the occasion to shine in the middle of the park. They got it from him last year in the Champions League final, but they are going to need even more to turn things around in the Copa del Rey. For Barcelona's lone goal, it was a giveaway by Camavinga that led to Franck Kessie's shot that was saved off of Militao, and Camavinga losing the ball starting a counter-attack has become all too common of an occurrence for Real Madrid. Under a month removed from losing to Mallorca, Real Madrid have become a vulnerable side but what are some of the things that are plaguing the team? When Camavinga was signed by Real Madrid from Rennes, he was one of the most sought-after young talents in the world. A central midfielder who could be molded as either a defensive midfielder or a box-to-box one, he has been able to learn from the likes of Casemiro, Luka Modric, and Toni Kroos.

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