Real Madrid Vs Barcelona: Why Barca Are Likely To Overcome Los Blancos At The Bernabeu

Topics: Lionel Messi, David Villa

Be it pressure or expectation, Barcelona certainly have what it takes to overcome Real Madrid's recent revival. Live Soccer TV explains.

Football as we know it today is a game full of unexpected surprises and magical moments. Nevertheless, the is never a way to escape their imminent truth that builds up football nowadays. And apparently, Barcelona's sheer dominance over Real Madrid is also a truth. When we say dominance, it doesn't have to necessarily be in terms of the result.

The Catalans are well-known for their grandiloquent brand of football that has seen them being touted as the best ever side in World Football. Sleek football combines with precision in passing has seem them bring massive devastation to opposition team on a regular basis.

Earlier this week, Mesut Oezil was rather confident of a triumph for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday- something that has definitely erupted after their surprising win over Barca in the Copa del Rey final. But Guardiola chose to approach it with a conservative mode after he claimed Madrid as the favorites.

Nonetheless, Live Soccer TV gave a neutral view on Why Madrid are HUGE favorites for a win. Now, we provide five reasons to show why Barca will most likely win the tie.

1. Lucky Number 50 for Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has totally reached new heights this season with 50 goals, 23 assists in 49 appearances for Barcelona. What an unbelievable chunk of statistics. And if there is someone in Barca who can single-handedly guide them into the final at Wembley, it has to be the 'Messi-ah'

After all, the Clasico was the platform where Messi announced his arrival into the big stage in 2007. Of scoring a goal in one of the gigantic battles between two titanic clubs is something to savior for every teenager, imagine what Messi would have felt by netting a hat-rick against Los Blancos? And ever since that moment, there has never been a turn back for the Argentinean maestro.

In the last two Clasico's, Lionel Messi was certainly not allowed to establish himself into the flow of the match and things will pretty much be the same again tomorrow. But with Mess, what we have is unconditional amount of magical abilities that he can generate at almost any time of a specific match. And no doubt that even if Pepe and Khedira watch each and every single step of the Barca talisman, one moment of pure magic can change the dynamics of the match.

2. David Villa's Return To Goal-Scoring Form

A centre-forward is always the focal point of every team's offensive department. The same principle definitely applies to David Villa and Barcelona as well. A minor part of the Catalan's unsuccessful attempts in unlocking the Madrid defence could be blamed on the poor form of David Villa.

The Spaniard was undergoing a poor period for a player of his gene and never looked comfortable against a very resilient Los Blancos defence. But it is an understatement to claim that Villa is way past his best nowadays. Because we all saw what he is capable of against Osasuna last weekend, when he broke his long and unwanted goal-less barren spell.

Therefore, it is absolutely legal to say that Villa's significance to Barca's chances of defeating Los Merengues is probably immeasurable. Frankly speaking, tomorrow's clash at the Bernabeu represents the perfect chance for the lionization of David Villa.

3. Madrid's Aim Of Winning At The Bernabeu Could Backfire Them

This is a very vital aspect of tomorrow's game. In the last two Clasico's, outcome of those matches never really mattered as it was more like a do or die match. However, this particular upcoming match is more like a tactical battle. Because of the fact that it's two legged encounter, Jose Mourinho will be itching to bring a respectable scoreline in their favour to the Nou Camp next week.

While a defeat is something totally out of the equation for the Galacticos, a draw would probably benefit Guardiola's men more because believe us or not, there will be no way from stopping Barcelona score at the Nou Camp. The idea of them not scoring at home is totally unjust and will stay on like that.

Therefore, if Mourinho sets his team up like he did in the previous matches, the tie will be Barca's to lose. "Keep possession a be happy with the draw, we'll take care of them next week", is probably something that will have been running in Guardiola's mind.

4. Nobody Wants To Face A Wounded Barca Side

It has been some time since Barca last suffered something like a minor crisis with their performance. I mean, they huffed and puffed but the Great Wall of Madrid would just not collapse in their last two Clasico battles. Iniesta, Xavi and Messi all worked their socks off but nothing came positive for them.

So, Pep Guardiola would definitely be against another set back for the Blaugranas. While they did return to winning ways against Osasuna last weekend, the result will not matter at all if they fail to overcome Madrid tomorrow. But, the winning mentality present within the Catalans will most likely see them through the Clasico III tomorrow.

5. Barca's Winning Mentality Is Second To None

While Guardiola opted to label Madrid as fresh favourites for the clash at the Bernabeu, Andres Iniesta presented us all with a sneak preview of what can be expected from their performance tomorrow.

"We'll win because we do not do anything else. We should not look at Madrid but only ourselves. We have to counter their strengths.

"There are many circumstances and it will depend on how the game goes. We must remember that there are 180 minutes. We will play with a positive mindset and with the knowledge that we are not far from the final."

This simple statement of intent from Andres Iniesta symbolizes the nature of football at the Nou Camp. Be prepared for a backlash from the Catalans tomorrow.