Barcelona v Real Madrid: check out everything about the duel for a spot in the Copa del Rey final

In a match valid for the Copa del Rey semi-final, Barcelona e Real Madrid will face each other in the return duel disputing a place in the final of the tournament against Osasuna. After winning 1-0 in the first leg, Barça will decide the confrontation at home, at Camp Nou. The clash is scheduled for this Wednesday, at 4 pm (Brasília time).

After holding the advantage at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Catalans scored a good sequence in the Spanish Championship and distanced themselves at the top. There were four victories, one of them against Real itself. The only goal conceded in that period was precisely in the 2-1 derby.

Despite the good record, Barcelona will have four important absences for the match. Christensen, De Jong, Pedri and Dembélé are injured and have not been listed by coach Xavi. On the other hand, Lewandowski, who was absent in the first leg, will reinforce the team in Catalonia.

🚨 The squad for #ElClásico! pic.twitter.com/nWnQzXY0M3

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Real Madrid, on the other hand, has struggled to overcome its main rival. In the last 12 games, the team from the capital only lost twice: both against Barça. The setbacks have been reflected in the Espanyol table, with Ancelotti’s charges 12 points behind the leaders.

For the clash at Camp Nou, the madridistas will have the return of defender Rudiger. The German had missed the team at the weekend against Valladolid, but will be back for the decisive duel. On the other hand, Mendy continues to recover from injury and will not be available for the match.

If Real triumphs by just one goal difference, the dispute will go to penalties. Any other victory greater than that directly qualifies the Madrid club. Barça, on the other hand, depends only on a draw to guarantee their place in the Copa del Rey final.