Copa del Rey

Xavi looks ahead to the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Since then, however, life has been close to perfect for the Blaugrana. “I think they will come hurt and want revenge because they have lost the last three Clasicos. They have a lot of top players in their squad. We have to have a lot of personality to have the ball, but I see the team prepared. We will try to subdue them. They will come out to press.

Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in another El Clasico on Wednesday night in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Nou Camp.

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Barcelona in search of its fourth consecutive win over Real Madrid as they host Los Blancos in the Copa del Rey second leg semifinal.

The former should give them more solidity in transition though the absence of Frenkie de Jong is certain to have a significant impact not only defensively but playing out from the back or weaving out from pressure. Barcelona rested a number of players in their 4-0 win over Elche perhaps with an eye on the second leg semifinal. Not only is the Catalan side looking to go through but they are also looking for their fourth consecutive win over their eternal rivals in the process. The only time Xavi’s been able to count on these four players was in the Spanish Super Cup final. Perhaps his words carried more weight before the first leg and not so much now given Barcelona have won three of their last four encounters. Barcelona hold a 1-0 advantage over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal.

Barcelona's squad to face Real Madrid in Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg tie against Real Madrid has been revealed. Barcelona will on.

Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg tie against Real Madrid has been revealed. Barcelona will on Wednesday night, host Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey first-leg tie at the Santiago Bernabeu. Copa del Rey: Barcelona’s squad for semi-final second-leg tie against Real Madrid revealed

Xavi is on the verge of leading Barcelona back to the Copa del Rey final and repeating a feat last achieved when Pep Guardiola was in charge more than a ...

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His extra-time goal snatched them a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.

BILBAO: Pablo Ibanez's superb volley helped Osasuna stun Athletic Bilbao in extra-time to reach the Copa del Rey final with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, pro...

Chimy Avila fired over for the visitors on a rare foray forward near the end of the first period of extra-time. They have lost six finals since their last triumph. Osasuna clung on for extra-time, with their backs to the wall and reliant on their goalkeeper. With the game heading for penalties, Jon Moncayola crossed and Ibanez took on a first-time volley which flew into the top corner and earned Osasuna a historic victory. Ibanez's effort helped Osasuna reach the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 18 years, and only for the second time in their history, with the club yet to lift the trophy. Inaki Williams struck in the 33rd minute to cancel out Ez Abde's first-leg strike for Osasuna, but Athletic could not find a winner, and Ibanez stroked home from the edge of the box with four minutes remaining to shock San Mames.

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Real Madrid defeated CP Cacereño, Villarreal, and Atletico Madrid to reach the Spanish Cup semifinals. Madrid has not been consistent enough so far this season, but the big win over Real Valladolid is likely to provide the team with some really of confidence. Los Blancos thrashed Real Valladolid by a 6-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week. The respected Real Madrid midfield also remains intact, with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos set to hold the ball but keep it moving. Ansu Fati will join Raphinha and Lewandowski in front while Franck Kessie joins Gavi and Sergio Busquets in the midfield. Barca reached the Copa del Rey semis by defeating CF Intecity (4-3) AD Ceuta (0-5), and Real Sociedad (1-0). In last month’s domestic league game, Barca put seven of their 17 shots on target and had an 8-1 edge on corner kicks. Barcelona won the first leg 1-0 at Bernabeu Stadium on March 2, and now they are favored to advance from Wednesday’s Copa del Rey match at Camp Nou. Catch the Copa del Rey odds [series](https://clutchpoints.com/betting) here, featuring our Barcelona-Real Madrid prediction, pick, and how-to-watch guide. Barca got a brace from Robert Lewandowski, which gave the Polish superstar 27 goals in 34 overall matches this season. Aside from the Since July 2022, Barca has won four of the five El Clasicos.

After gaining promotion in Arrasate's first season, which was done so in fine style by winning the Segunda Division, Osasuna have finished 10th, 11th and 10th ...

We will go to compete in Seville against a team that in theory is superior to us. In 102 years, we have reached the final only once before. [defeated](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/04/04/osasuna-upset-the-odds-against-athletic-club-to-seal-place-in-copa-del-rey-final) Athletic Club 2-1 on aggregate in their Copa del Rey semi-final tie to reach their second final, with the first being in 2005.

BILBAO, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Osasuna booked a place in the Copa del Rey final on Tuesday night after Pablo Ibanez's goal in the 115th minute gave them a 1-1 ...

He then denied Vesga from a corner in extra time, allowing Ibanez his moment of glory as Osasuna returned to a cup final for the first time since 2005. Nico Williams fired wide as Athletic continued to press and Herrera did well to parry Oscar de Marcos' diving header after a good cross from the young winger. The save was to no avail, however, as Athletic leveled the tie from the resulting corner as Vesga got a flick and Inaki Williams scored from close range.

Martin Green has locked in his El Clasico 2023 picks and best bets for Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona on Wednesday.

[head to SportsLine to see the picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-23-copa-del-rey-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-odds-picks-predictions-and-best-bets-for-wednesdays-el-clasico-from-proven-soccer-insider/#ttag=04032023_agg_cbssports_picks_soccer_copadelray_martingreen_RealMadridBarcelona). The respected Real Madrid midfield also remains intact, with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos set to hold the ball but keep it moving. Benzema, Valverde and Rodrygo all scored in Real Madrid's last victory against Barca, a 3-1 home triumph in October. Barcelona match from every angle, and he is backing the Over on the goal total. Before you make any Real Madrid vs. Here are the betting lines and trends for Real Madrid vs. It's the fifth edition of El Clasico this season, and a chance at a trophy is on the line when Barcelona host Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Barcelona are +130 favorites (risk $100 to win $130) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Barcelona vs Real Madrid odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Barcelona have lost just one game at home since last August, and that was a 3-0 setback to Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stage. Real Madrid are +195 underdogs. Barcelona comes in off a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Elche in a league match Saturday. Green is 67-73-1 (+3.02 units) on his SportsLine soccer picks in 2023.

An extra-time goal from Pablo Ibanez snatched a 1-1 draw for Osasuna against Athletic Bilbao in their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg on Tuesday to give ...

That we could concede a goal. "We knew what could happen. "It's something that can't be explained.

The fifth and final Clásico of the season has a spot in the Cup title game at stake.

They know how to win two-legged ties, and they’re really hungry to beat Barça this time. This will be nervous, tense, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see Los Blancos pulling off the Remontada. And Barça will have to find a way to win another Clásico without four crucial starters as Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Andreas Christensen and Ousmane Dembélé all miss out due to injury. Barça will have a chance to complete the league and Cup double if they find a way past their main rivals, but it won’t be easy to get this one. But thinking they can replicate the exact same strategy and win again is not very smart. Carlo Ancelotti’s side is healthy and very experienced in big elimination matches, and the recent losses to Barça make them even more dangerous for this one.

Bilbao, Spain, Apr 4 (EFE).- Midfielder Pablo Ibañez scored a remarkable goal late in extra time here Tuesday night to lift Osasuna to a 2-1 win on ...

Then, just as it seemed this semifinal contest would be decided by penalties, Ibañez received a cross from Jon Moncayola at the edge of the box and volleyed a spectacular strike in the 116th minute that Agirrezabala was powerless to stop. Iñaki Williams then appeared to double Athletic’s lead (and give the home side a 2-1 edge on aggregate) shortly before the intermission, but the goal was disallowed for offside. The ball traveled in front of the goal mouth, where Iñaki Williams beat a defender to the spot and volleyed his shot just under the crossbar to snap a lengthy goal drought.

Osasuna returned to a cup final for the first time since 2005 after managing to hold Athletic to a 1-1 draw at the San Mames in the second leg of the ...

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Barcelona predicted XI: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Kounde, Alonso, Balde, Busquets, Kessie, Roberto, Raphinha, Gavi, Lewandowski. Luka Modric and Fede Valverde got ...

Barcelona and Real Madrid face each for the fifth time this season as Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos take a Copa del Rey trip to Catalonia.

Real Madrid will be looking to overturn a one-goal deficit and book their place in the Copa del Rey final when they take on Xavi's Barcelona in this ...

In Spain he is considered one of the top referees in the league and a specialist when it comes to VAR. And so, as Madrid look to get to the Copa del Rey final, it will be Juan Martínez Munuera who holds the whistle and has the honour of keeping the peace at Camp Nou. Whoever emerges victorious from the tie will face Osasuna in the final at La Cartuja on 6 May - the Rojillos beat Athletic Club 1-2 on aggregate in the other semi-final.

Wednesday night brings El Clasico 50 as Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the fifth time this season Tipstrr football expert Sergiu Baltuta takes a closer ...

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In semifinal's 2nd leg Osasuna take 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao after extra time but win 2-1 on aggregate - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. On Wednesday, Barcelona will play against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinals second leg at the Spotify Camp Nou after winning the first match 1-0 in Madrid. In the 2005 Copa del Rey final, Real Betis beat Osasuna 2-1 in Madrid.

This season's first encounter between the two Spanish giants was Real's 3-1 La Liga success in October, but the other three games have all gone the way of ...