The famous ‘El Clasico’ between Madrid and Barcelona takes place this week at Camp Nou as both teams bid for a place in the final of the Spanish Cup. FC Barcelona holds a one-goal advantage from the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu, while Real Madrid must win if they harbor any hopes of winning the Copa del Rey this season.
FC Barcelona’s 4-0 thrashing of Elche saw them maintain their 12-point lead over their arch-rivals in the league. They now look to finish off the job against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Xavi Hernandez has managed to steer the team to the semifinals, and the Spanish manager would need his players to be at their best against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Real Madrid made sure the gap between them and FC Barcelona remained the same after Matchday 27, claiming all three points in grand style at home to Real Valladolid. FC Barcelona has already beaten Real Madrid to the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey is Madrid’s best chance of domestic silverware this season.
| Tournament: | Spanish Copa del Rey 2022/23, Semifinals (2nd leg) |
| Venue: | Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain |
| Date: | 5 April 2023 |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. GMT on Wednesday |
After three consecutive wins against Real Madrid this season, the bookies have FC Barcelona as the favorites here, and they are also playing at home. The Blaugrana are valued at 2.40 (7/5) to win, while Real Madrid is the underdog at 3.25 (9/4). A draw in normal time is the outcome with the highest value at 3.40 (12/5).
In the case of potential extra time and penalties, FC Barcelona’s odds to qualify are set at 1.20 (1/5), and this is due to the advantage from the first leg, while a bet on Real Madrid to overturn this and reach the final is worth 4.33 (10/3).
25+ sportsSuperb bonusesEasy to useVIP programLive gamesMany bonusesMany bonuses24/7 supportMobile appsLive bettingMany sportsFast payoutsGreat supportMobile appsLive bettingApart from the European exits, FC Barcelona has done very well this season and is on course to win their first league title in four years. They knocked out Real Sociedad by a goal margin in the previous round to reach the semifinals, and they haven’t rested on their laurels as they head into this game with a goal lead. FC Barcelona would be looking to make it four consecutive wins against Real Madrid this season, but a draw would see them through to the finals.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side has the UEFA Champions League as their priority this season, as they are 12 points behind in the league. Real Madrid faced tougher opposition en route to the semifinals, beating Villareal in the last-16 and Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals. Los Blancos have already lost one trophy (Spanish SuperCup) to their arch-rivals this season, and they would make sure they give their all on Wednesday at Camp Nou to avoid a repeat.
Barcelona’s record in the El Clasico under Xavi Hernandez has been a joy for the Catalans. In seven meetings against Real Madrid, FC Barcelona has won five times with only two defeats in that period. The Blaugrana are on a three-game winning streak against Real Madrid, and they would be keen to pile more misery on the Whites.
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FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid at home not too long ago, and they were the dominant side as Real Madrid struggled to match their intensity. The Blaugrana is even more relaxed ahead of this game after they snuck out a win in the first leg. FC Barcelona is unbeaten in their last five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding just once. Xavi Hernandez has transformed the team, and they are yet to lose a domestic game at home.
Real Madrid demolished Real Valladolid in their last game, but that is only their third win in seven matches. The Whites are winless in their last two games away from home, and it is very unlikely that they will beat Barcelona here. Backing the home team to win or draw is a safe bet on Spanish Cup 2022-23.
Real Madrid’s last two games have ended with three goals or more, while FC Barcelona also achieved that feat in their last two games. Both teams look to have discovered their scoring boots with big wins last week, and this game should see at least three goals. At least three goals have been scored in three of the last four El Clasicos, and with Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema fit, we should expect another cracker from Spain’s biggest teams. A bet on the over 2.5 goals option has very good value on football bookies.
FC Barcelona’s possession style of football often sees them win a lot of corners in-game, while Real Madrid’s pacy wingers draw a lot of corners from their opponents. The first leg of this tie ended with 13 corners, and we should see something close once again. FC Barcelona is averaging 5.9 corners per game, while Real Madrid has a slightly better rate at six corners per game. The bookmakers are offering very good odds here, and it’s worth backing this game to end with 11 corners or more.
Barcelona odds of winning are slightly affected by some absences in the team. They are without Pedro Gonzalez and Frenkie De Jong in midfield. Andreas Christensen is the only absentee in defense, while Ousmane Dembele continues his recovery from a muscle injury.
Real Madrid welcomed back Eden Hazard, and they are traveling with a very good squad to Camp Nou. Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy played in the first leg but were ruled out of this game through injuries.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid face off for the last time in the fifth El Clasico of the season. This is always an exciting game for fans, with a wide range of offers from bookmakers, especially after victories’ exchange in La Liga clashes. You can get the best out of this game by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
