Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona lineups

Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in midweek Copa del Rey action with the visitors missing some key names through injury.

The joint absence of Alaba and Mendy is expected to be covered by the evergreen Nacho Fernandez at left-back for Ancelotti. A spot in the final is on offer for the winners over two legs of this semifinal, with both sides boasting a strong home record across all competitions this seas Real Madrid and Barcelona are pushing for a place in the 2022/23 Copa del Rey final in midweek as the two sides do battle at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid and Barcelona clash today in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.Real trail Barcelona in La Liga by seven points but were at their ...

The Croatia midfielder's shot is blocked but bounces back for Araujo, who attempts to atone for his inadvertent own goal with an effort of his own. Camavinga floats a delivery into the box. Despite a host of key absences, they took advantage of a rebound to score a goal and then held on until the end. They both now have a month to come up with something better for the second leg at the Camp Nou. Madrid had lots of the ball, but created very little. [#RealMadrid]⚪️⚪️ registered their highest possession tally in [#ElClasico]tonight (64.7) in all competitions since 2013/14 season, with [#Barcelona]🔵🔴 registering their lowest tally in this period in any game from any competition (35.3%). "We defended very well," he said. The result isn't great but we controlled the game and that is good." •6h ago [pic.twitter.com/AHfJgYjmis] [March 2, 2023] They have a foot and a half in the final. •5h ago

Real Madrid and Barcelona renew their rivalry this Thursday in the Copa del Rey semifinals first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Barca beat Real Sociedad to get ...

Ferran Torres is another alternative to Lewandowski while Raphinha could also return after a foot injury following the Manchester United loss in the UEFA Europa League. In any case, the tie will not be decided here -- even if it is advantage Real after the home leg. Barca: Robert Lewandowski is likely to be out with a hamstring injury which is a significant blow for the Catalans. Real: Ferland Mendy is yet to recover from a thigh injury which he suffered in the quarterfinals against Atleti. The return leg will come in early April at Camp Nou. Real Madrid and Barcelona renew their rivalry this Thursday in the Copa del Rey semifinals first leg at Santiago Bernabeu.