Copa del Rey: Real Madrid and Barcelona will take on each other on Friday, March 3. Moreover, the fixture will take place at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid are coming into this fixture after drawing against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Moreover, they went on to draw the game by 1-1 against Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid are sitting in the second position of the table with 52 points in 23 games.
Barcelona are coming into this fixture after losing against Almeria on Sunday. Moreover, they went on to lose the game by 1-0 against Almeria. Barcelona are sitting in the first position of the table with 59 points in 23 games.
Players to Watch
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Federico Valverde is not a powerful attacker in this Real Madrid side. However, the way he flies under the radar and moves around is what makes him a key component. Federico Valverde has already scored nine goals this season.
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Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
Karim Benzema will be leading the attack for Real Madrid against Barcelona. Moreover, he has gone on to score 11 goals in 14 games so far this season.
Ansu Fati (Barcelona)
Ansu Fati is coming back after sustaining a bruised knee. Though this game might prove to be a difficulty for him due to the tempo but if anyone can shine in absence of Robert Lewandowski it is Ansu Fati.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha will be leading the attack for Barcelona against Real Madrid. Moreover, he has gone on to score 5 goals in 24 games so far this season.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Stats
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona’s head-to-head record shows that of the 44 meetings they’ve had, Real Madrid has won 14 times and FC Barcelona has won 22 times. 8 fixtures between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have ended in a draw.
Last Five Matches Form
Real Madrid’s recent form: DWWWW
Barcelona’s recent form: LLWDW
Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Match Prediction
Real Madrid are likely to win the Copa del Rey match against Barcelona on Friday. The scoreline could be in favor of them by 3-1.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Real Madrid Win
Real Madrid could go on to win this game against Barcelona on Friday. They have greater power in terms of attack.
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
It is likely that the game could see more than two goals as both teams have good attacking players.
Tip 3: Real Madrid to score first – Yes
Real Madrid are likely to score first against Barcelona on Friday.
Tip 4: Karim Benzema to score – Yes
Karim Benzema will be leading the attack for Real Madrid and he is likely to score on Friday.
