Real Madrid will play at home with Barcelona in the first game of the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. The match will take place on March 2, starting at 20:00 GMT.
Real Madrid are fighting for the title this season and the club is currently in second place with 52 points, 7 points clear of the leader.
Last week, the team of Carlo Ancelotti played in the 1/8 stage of the Champions League against Liverpool, and won away with a score (5-2).
In the last round of the Spanish championship, Real Madrid drew at home against Ateltico Madrid with a score (1-1), before that there was a victory over Osasuna (2-0).
Barcelona, meanwhile, leads the Spanish league with 59 points and a 7-point lead over second place. For 23 rounds, the club conceded only 8 goals and this is the best result in the championship.
Last week, the Xavi team flew out of the 1/16 stage of the Europa League, losing on aggregate to Manchester United (3-4).
In the last round of La Liga, Barcelona lost away to the outsider of the championship Almeria with a score (0-1), before that there was a victory over Cadiz with a score (2-0).
See also – more Spain news
Head to Head
In the last five matches between the two teams, Barcelona have won 3 times, two meetings ended in victory for Real Madrid, and the rest in a draw.
The last meeting of the two teams took place in January in the final of the Spanish Super Cup and ended with the victory of Barcelona with a score of (3-1).
Statistical bets
- Corners: total under 9.5: In the last two matches of Barcelona, such a scenario was implemented.
- Yellow cards: total over 5: In 3 of the last 5 matches of the guests there was such a bet.
Prediction
| Х1 1,91 | Х 3,50 | Х2 4,00 |
This match is expected to be an interesting and equal struggle for both teams, and each game brings a different and unpredictable result.
We believe that this match will probably be a draw, but we will give preference to the home team, with a minimum result.
Prediction for this match: Real Madrid win.
