The first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final will witness the El Clasico as the great rivals face off at Camp Nou tonight. Barcelona and Real Madrid face one another in the first of three Clasico’s within the space of 25 days, in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.
Barcelona are to wear special shirt names spelt in Mandarin in honour of the Chinese New Year, celebrating the year of the Pig.
Special shirt names for a special match! #ElClásico #ChineseNewYear pic.twitter.com/FWVGrwsuvh
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 6, 2019
Real are now under different leadership of course, and Santiago Solari can go a long way to establish himself as the long-term successor to Julen Lopetegui.
There have been six Clasico meet-ups in the Copa Del Rey final before. And while we have been denied a seventh this year, we get two Clasicos instead of one, as there are two legs in the semi-final but just one for the showpiece game.
When and where will the Barcelona Vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2018-19 take place?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey match will kick-off at 01:30 AM IST on February 7 at Camp Nou, Barcelona.
Which channel will telecast Barcelona Vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey match?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey match will not be broadcasted on any channel in India.
How to Watch the live streaming of the Barcelona Vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey online?
The live online streaming of Barcelona Vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey can be streamed for free on mobile app of Jio TV on Jio FOOTBALL-3.
Team Predictions:
Barcelona (4-3-3):
Lionel Messi is an injury doubt ahead of the clash, but Ernesto Valverde’s side fared well enough when he was missing last time against Real Madrid – winning 5-1 on home soil back in October.
Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Defenders: Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Arthur, Ivan Rakitic
Forwards: Lionel Messi (or Carles Alena), Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
There is no room for full-back Alvaro Odriozola in Santiago Solari’s squad, despite the Spaniard being Madrid’s most influential creator in the Copa this season with four assists (tied with Vinicius).
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Reguilon
Midfielders: Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric
Forwards: Lucas Vazquez, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior
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