Barcelona hosts Real in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semis, and has a 1-0 lead from the opening 90 minutes.
Before betting on Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
This will be the fifth time these two units have met this year. After losing the opening clash at Santiago Bernabeu, Barcelona went on to beat Real in three straight events, one of them at Bernabeu in the first leg of the semis.
Blaugrana is on fire, and the most recent win over Elche on the road, 0-4, was the fifth in a row, with four of them coming without a goal conceded. Needless to say that Xavi’s unit perfected the game plan, and as time goes by, they are better and better.
Real was merciless against Valladolid, beating the rivals 6-0, thus boosting the morale following a series of shaky performances, which included a loss at Camp Nou. Los Blancos were up 0-1 but, in the end, lost the battle 2-1.
Their previous two road events saw Real failing to win, and before the one in Barca, they played without goals against Betis. Benzema is back in the lineup, and during the international break, several players have fully recovered from their respective injuries.
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Copa del Rey Offshore Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Barcelona | Draw | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 2.20 | 3.48 | 3.25 |
| Bovada | 2.25 | 3.25 | 3.10 |
| BetUS | 2.20 | 3.48 | 3.25 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 2.20 | 3.48 | 3.25 |
| Pinnacle | 2.26 | 3.55 | 3.29 |
| MyBookie | 2.31 | 3.52 | 3.25 |
We believe this meeting should be efficient even though the majority thinks otherwise. Real needs to attack because they have nothing to lose, and at some point, that will open up the game and bring goals.
