Barcelona
|
0 - 1
This match has ended. Upcoming related matches:
|
Real Madrid
|
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live Streams and TV Channels
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
| Country | Date/Time (US/Eastern) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Wed, Apr 20 21:00pm | ESPN Deportes |
| Thu, Apr 21 13:00pm | ESPN Deportes | |
| Sat, Apr 23 13:55pm | ESPN Deportes | |
| Sun, Apr 24 17:00pm | ESPN Deportes | |
| Canada | Thu, Apr 21 8:00am | GolTV Canada |
| Portugal | Wed, Apr 20 17:40pm | Sport TV HD |
| Wed, Apr 20 18:50pm | Sport TV1 | |
| Thu, Apr 21 10:00am | Sport TV1 | |
| Thu, Apr 21 15:10pm | Sport TV HD | |
| Thu, Apr 21 16:30pm | Sport TV1 | |
| Fri, Apr 22 19:20pm | Sport TV HD | |
| Tue, Apr 26 19:30pm | Sport TV HD | |
| Spain | Wed, Apr 20 20:30pm | TVE La Primera |
| *Don't see your country or favourite channel listed? Let us know and we will include it. | ||
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Match Preview
Eighteen years later, Real Madrid look to become champions of Copa Del Rey 2011 in the Mestalla at Barcelona's expense.
Barcelona's Carles Puyol played a decisive role in La Liga's Clasico last weekend, but he resented from his injuries and had to be substituted on the hour mark.
Real Madrid's midfielders struggled to keep up with the collective teamwork of Pep Guardiola's Blaugranas. Barcelona dominated the game -except for the last 20 minutes, Barcelona had a 80% possession of the ball- and Real Madrid was saved only thanks to David Villa's poor form.
Jose Mourinho's Madrid Clasico scheme had relative success against La Liga leaders Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu last Saturday. Sami Khedira, Xabi Alonso and Pepe kept Lio Messi and company under control, though the speed of the Argentinean and Spanish international Pedro was a constant headache for Blanco's defenders.
Perhaps los Blancos need a new approach to defeat Barcelona. Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo were forced to assist with the defense often times during the last El Clasico, isolating either Karim Benzema or Emmanuel Adebayor, who were rendered harmless close to the Blaugrana area.
Gonzalo Higuain could also make it into the Copa Del Rey 2011 Final starting eleven, if Mourinho decides to sacrifice power to boost the speed and versatility on the attack.
German international Mesut Ozil was the most unbalancing player in the second half, harmonizing Real Madrid's attack with great success. The first title of the year is at stake, who'll be lifting the Copa Del Rey 2011 on Wednesday night?
Barcelona's goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto has guarded Cule's post throughout the whole 2010-2011 Copa Del Rey competition, but this might not be the only defensive modification on Pep Guardiola's scheme.
"I'm glad I'm back on the team. The last three months have been extremely difficult for me" said Blaugrana's Carles Puyol. He missed the last 25 minutes of La Liga's last game due to a pulled muscle.
His absence would force Guardiola to improvise with Sergio Busquets as Gerard Pique's partner in the back line, and Javier Mascherano at the center of the midfield. Gabriel Milito has not convinced Barcelona's boss in the last games, while Busquests has proven its efficiency as well as Argentina's captain Mascherano.
Xavi will be once again asphyxiated by a close personal mark, though Portuguese defender Pepe might return to the back line to substitute Raul Albiol, sent off last Saturday.
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lio Messi broke their personal curses against their rival this Wednesday. Messi is the top Copa Del Rey striker with seven goals, Cristiano Ronaldo has six. This is another chapter in the history of a Herculean rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo. Who will lead its squad towards victory?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Match Report
Copa del Rey 2011: The Spanish Cup dyes in white as Cristiano Ronaldo's header in extra time gives Real Madrid the Copa del Rey.
10-men Real Madrid delivered a fatal blow to Guardiola's Barcelona, claiming the first title of the season.
Jose Mourinho managed once again to nullify Messi without conceding much offensive power. The speed of Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel Di Maria forced Gerard Pique not to join the attack, for as soon as he crossed the midfield, Real Madrid started an electric counter-attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo was close from finding the opener at the 11th minute, but Javier Mascherano cleared the ball in the goal line, stopping the Portuguese from scoring his 7th goal in the Copa del Rey.
It was the single most dangerous moment of the first half until the last minute, when Mesut Ozil sent a perfect cross that Pepe headed brutally against Jose Manuel Pinto's goal, but it was not meant to be, and the post stopped Real Madrid from finishing the first half one goal ahead.
Barcelona dominated the first half, securing 64% possession of the ball, but Pep Guardiola's Blaugranas struggled endlessly to break through Madrid's packed midfield. Three consecutive corner kicks at the end of the first half could have given Barcelona an early advantage, but Iker Casillas denied their every attempt.
A superb, tireless Angel Di Maria lead Madrid's attack throughout the first 115 minutes of the game, but he was sent off in the last minutes of the game as he challenged Lio Messi. Mesut Ozil was the architect of most of Merengue's offenses, but Jose Mourinho missed the presence of a central striker, and the German international finally made way for Emmanuel Adebayor.
The second half offered much more excitement than the first 45 minutes of the game. Andres Iniesta fell inside the box as he tried to build an offense with David Villa, but the referee ignored the challenge. Three minutes later, Pedro followed up with a dangerous shot from inside the area, but the ball went wide.
On the 68th minute, Lio Messi outwitted three Madrid defender and assisted Pedro, who sent the ball straight into the net. The goal was annulled nevertheless as the Spanish international striker was in an illegal possession as he received Messi's assistance.
Mourinho made the right call by changing his tactical scheme on the 70th minute, as Adebayor gave more unity and consistency to Merengue's attack. The partnership of the Togolese international with Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel Di Maria did bear fruits, and kept Pinto constantly busy throughout the last 20 minutes of the second half.
But Barcelona was growing, and Pep Guardiola wanted to finish the game the sooner the better. Iker Casillas played a major role in the last 15 minutes of the game, deflecting three dangerous shots from Pedro and Iniesta.
Angel Di Maria shot last in the second half, with a powerful ball from right outside the area, that Pinto managed to control.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid made enough merits to secure the game in the 30 minutes of additional time. Cristiano Ronaldo warned first at the 98th minute as Xabi Alonso assisted the Portuguese with a long pass that broke Barcelona's defensive line. The Portuguese crossed the ball, that went millimeters wide.
Four minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself scoring the opener and winning goal: Angel Di Maria and Marcelo made it past Barcelona's defense, the Argentinean lifted the ball and Ronaldo's top-class header made it past Pinto's goal.
Jose Mourinho knew his boys had to hold off for only 15 minutes to claim the Spanish Cup for the first time in 18 years. Sami Khedira was replaced by Esteban Granero, while Guardiola introduced fresh legs with Seydou Keita and ibrahim Afellay joining for the last quarter of an hour.
Lio Messi could have found the opener twice in the last half of extra time, but Marcelo and Iker Casillas were impassable. In the last minutes of the game, Angel Di Maria challenged Lio Messi on the right wing, receiving a red card.
Jose Mourinho's 10-men Real Madrid lifted the Spanish Cup, bringing Barcelona back to earth one week away from the Champions League semi-finals.
Related News
- Watch the Copa del Rey Final Streaming Live on ESPN3
In the USA, you can watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live Stream in HD quality on ESPN's broadband channel. - Copa Del Rey: Barcelona vs Real Madrid & 15 Things You Better Bet On!
Don’t wonder what to bet on before Barcelona vs Real Madrid! Live Soccer TV offers you 15 betting points ahead of the 2011 Copa del Rey final. Open your betting book now! - Copa Del Rey Final - Where to Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live - TV schedules.
Don´t miss the biggest club football rivalry in the world as FC Barcelona clash once again with Real Madrid for the 2nd time this week. - Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Octopus Iker Predicts Madrid Victory–Copa Del Rey Final
Barcelona vs Real Madrid will end in defeat for Barcelona. The winners of the 2011 Copa del Rey final are Real Madrid, according to Octopus Iker. - El Clasico II – Copa del Rey 2011: Barcelona’s Road To The Final (Video Highlights)
El Clasico kicks off today in the Copa del Rey 2011 final, and prior to the Real Madrid vs Barcelona match at the Mestalla Stadium, Live Soccer TV looks at Barca’s run in the Spanish Cup. - El Clasico II – Copa del Rey 2011: Real Madrid’s Road To The Final
Live Soccer TV takes you back in time to relive the Copa del Rey 2011 run of Real Madrid, Barcelona’s opponents in El Clasico (final) tonight. - Copa Del Rey 2011 – Key Players and Roles
A look at the three most influential players in Barcelona and Real Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey. - Copa Del Rey 2011 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid History And Video highlights
Barcelona vs Real Madrid is the top forthcoming match at present, and Live Soccer TV brings you historical info on El Clasico prior to the 2011 Copa del Rey final. - Barcelona vs Real Madrid & The 5 Barca-Real Madrid Copa Del Rey Finals
Before Live Soccer TV offers you LIVE coverage of Wednesday’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2011 Copa del Rey final, re-live the 5 Copa del Rey finals between Barca and Real through highlights! - Barcelona vs Real Madrid: 2011 Copa Del Rey Final Next On The List
Having enjoyed the Real Madrid vs Barcelona fixture in La Liga, fans can now look ahead to the Barcelona vs Real Madrid fixture in the 2011 Copa del Rey final on April 20. - Copa Del Rey Final: Fernando Morientes Votes For Real Madrid Ahead Of Clasico II
As the second edition of El Clasico marathon looms ahead, Fernando Morientes has backed his former club, Real Madrid to finally lift their first trophy under Jose Mourinho - Copa Del Rey 2011: Barcelona Could Be On Their Way Towards Glory In El Clasico II
Cristiano Ronaldo may be our Man To Watch but it seems like Barcelona might be on their way towards winnning tonight's Copa Del Rey final. - Copa Del Rey 2011 Final: Real Madrid To Play 4-3-2-1 Vs Barcelona
Revealed–Real Madrid will play a 4-3-2-1 formation against Barcelona in tonight’s 2011 Copa del Rey final. Jose Mourinho, the “Special One”, has spoken. - Copa Del Rey 2011 Final: Mou’s The Boss For Barcelona-Real Madrid, Not Di Stefano
Jose Mourinho has cut Alfredo di Stefano’s mouth as the “Special One” ensures he’s totally in control of the Copa del Rey 2011 final, Barcelona vs Real Madrid. - Copa Del Rey 2011: Shocking–It’s Pinto Vs Casillas As Barcelona Fear Not!
There’s no panic in Pep’s camp ahead of the 2011 Copa del Rey final, Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Pinto has been chosen to stop Cristiano Ronaldo and co from scoring for Real Madrid. - Copa Del Rey Final - Real Madrid starting Line-up Announced
Mourinho announces his starting line-up one day before the match kick-off. - Copa del Rey 2011: If Real Madrid defeats Barcelona, Mourinho will be twice as successful as Guardiola in a Cup final.
Guardiola wants to keep his perfect record as finalist as Barcelona takes on Real Madrid at the Mestalla. - Copa Del Rey Final: Will Barcelona vs Real Madrid Be Attack vs Defence?
So Barcelona vs Real Madrid is only moments away from rocking football’s stage. We are all waiting for the 2011 Copa del Rey final to begin, but what shall we expect ahead of it? - Copa Del Rey Final: Mourinho Conservative About Real Madrid's Chances Against Barcelona
Jose Mourinho refused to predict any possible outcomes ahead of tomorrow's Copa Del Rey final against Barcelona at the Mestalla - El Clasico: Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Man To Watch In Barca-Madrid Copa Del Rey Final
Ahead of yet another Clasico this Wednesday, Live Soccer TV shows why Cristiano Ronaldo is the man to watch in the Copa del Rey final - Copa del Rey 2011 Final, Previa Del Barcelona vs Real Madrid
18 años después, Real Madrid busca repetir el título de la Copa de España, a expensas del Barcelona este Miércoles en el Mestalla. - Copa Del Rey 2011: History On Real Madrid’s Side With Cup Expert Mourinho
History has given Real Madrid a good chance of defeating Barcelona to win the 2011 Copa del Rey final. Jose Mourinho’s cup final statistics have created a vital boost of confidence. - Copa Del Rey 2011 - Clasico Recap and Copa Preview from GolTV's Ray Hudson and Phil Schoen
The following Q & A from GolTV announcers and soccer experts Ray Hudson and Phil Schoen offers their perspective on Saturday’s Clásico and a preview of what is to come in the Copa final. - Copa Del Rey Final: Why Real Madrid Cannot Afford To Lose Another Clasico against Barcelona
Ahead of another tense Clasico tomorrow, Live Soccer TV proves why Real Madrid cannot afford to slip-up against Barcelona in the 2011 Copa Del Rey final. - Barcelona vs Real Madrid Clasico 2011: Is It OK If Real Madrid Kill Barca’s Style?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid may turn into a “attacking vs defending battle” but tennis star Rafael Nadal wouldn’t be bothered by that. Live Soccer TV asks you if Real Madrid’s negativity is acceptable. - How To Beat The 'Revised' Real Madrid - Guardiola's Challenge Ahead Of Copa Del Rey Final
A draw was all Barcelona could manage against a very resilient Madrid side last Saturday. With another Clasico due to take place this Wednesday, Live Soccer TV explains on the methods that can be used to defeat the 'new' Madrid. - The Barcelona-Real Madrid Rivalry: How Justin Bieber & Co Intensify It
Barcelona and Real Madrid could contest for the prize of football’s fiercest rivals. Interestingly, celebrity issues have added more fire to it lately. - 2011 Copa del Rey Final Business: Barcelona And Real Madrid’s Loss-Maker
For a simple football fan, the Barcelona vs Real Madrid game in the Copa del Rey final is excellent from all angles; but for the clubs’ business men, it is definitely not as “wonderful” as many believe it is. - Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Mascherano Happy With Copa del Rey Final Fixture
Former Liverpool defender Javier Mascherano has expressed his joy over the recently-revealed Copa del Rey final fixture: Barcelona vs Real Madrid.