Copa del Rey Semifinal Leg 2 Real Madrid v Barcelona: Live Stream, Where and How to watch

Barcelona will host arch-rivals Real Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Ray semifinal where the hosts have a minor advantage by going 1-0 on aggregate in the reverse fixture. The Blaugranas march towards a potential double after winning the Supercopa de Espana against the same opponents whereas Real Madrid is vulnerable to going trophyless this season unless they can cut the deficit or win a consecutive UCL trophy.

The Blaugranas come with great confidence after winning a streak of five consecutive matches including the team they will host on Wednesday. They have beaten their rivals twice and hope to take it another step further. Los Blancos thrashed Valladolid 6-0 after their loss against Barcelona and aspire to keep the momentum going.

Barcelona has revived under Xavi and has been brilliant this season thanks to the team’s collective efforts and looks like a more threatening opponent compared to previous seasons. Despite crashing out of the Europa League, they have made it up in the Spanish top-flight 12 points clear of the second spot and aim to win the title after a wait of five years. Real Madrid on the other hand has been underwhelming with star players not performing up to the mark with only the UCL and the Spanish competition having slight possibilities of silverware.

The hosts are the most successful club in the competition, with 31 titles, followed by Athletic Club, with 23, and Real Madrid with 19 titles. The last time the Blaugranes lifted the trophy was back in 2021, while Los Blancos haven’t been able to go all the way in the competition since 2014. Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid in three of their last four two-legged ties in the tournament.

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Barcelona and Real Madrid in the 2022-23 season so far

Both clubs have met each other 252 times in all competitions where Real Madrid edges it with 101 wins and Barcelona with 100 tieing 52 matches. Undoubtedly one of the fiercest and most viewed matches worldwide, their Golden Age in the past decade came from the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who played for the respective clubs before their departures. The legends have been crucial in their teams’ successes competing against each other both individually and at club levels.

The Catalan Giants won the match where they last met in La Liga 2-1. They also boast a better Head-to-Head record in the last five matches winning four and losing one. Being 12 points clear of the rivals was the icing on the cake as they seek to dominate Madrid this season in all possible situations. It is without a doubt going to be a feisty run of affairs.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Possible eleven

Xavi will be encouraged to keep the backline as is after conceding the least goals in the competition. Lewandowski may be an undisputed starter to provide the finishing touch which he has proved in La Liga being the top scorer in the competition. Real Madrid might start their strongest eleven, especially the performers after annihilating Valladolid in the top flight.

Barcelona predicted XI: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso, Alejandro Balde, Sergio Busquets, Franck Kessie, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski.

Real Madrid predicted XI: Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinicius Jr, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo.

Real Madrid v Barcelona: Live Stream, Where and How to Watch

The match is scheduled for 10.00 PM (GMT), 5.00 PM (EST) and 11.00 AM (PST). Here are places where to watch the match.

UK: BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. The live stream will also be available on the BT Sport app.

US: The match streams online on ESPN+

India: The live stream will be available on Fancode App.

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