TV and streaming channels to watch El Clásico in the Copa del Rey semis

February 25, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Copa del Rey, El Clásico, Real Madrid, Barcelona, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The second of three Clásicos is less than 48 hours away. Which one of these Spanish titans will come out on top?

How did Real Madrid and Barcelona get to this stage of the Copa del Rey?

Real Madrid got to this stage of the competition after defeating Melilla in the Round of 32 with a 10-1 score. Then, Los Blancos eliminated Leganés after their 3-1 aggregate win. Subsequently, the Spanish giants eliminated Girona in the quarter finals with a 7-3 score.

Barcelona walked past Cultural Leonesa in the Round of 32 with a 5-1 aggregate. Then, Valverde's team eliminated Levante from the competition with a 4-2 score after two legs. Their quarter final matchup saw Los Blaugranas eliminate Sevilla with a 6-3 aggregate, despite losing the first leg of that tie 2-0.

What do Real Madrid and Barcelona need to make it to the next round?

Real Madrid would go on to the final if they beat Barcelona by any score. Los Blancos would also make it to the big game if the game ends in a goalless draw.

Barcelona needs to win this game in order to make it to the final match. If the game ends in a draw over 1-1, Los Blaugranas would make it to the title match.

The only way for this tie to be decided in extra time would be if it ends in a one-all draw.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Head-to-head stats

This will be the 35th Copa del Rey Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Real Madrid has beaten Barcelona 12 times in Copa del Rey games.
Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid 14 times in Copa del Rey clashes.
Eight Copa del Rey games between both Spanish giants have ended in a draw.
There has never been a goalless draw between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Copa del Rey games.
Real Madrid accomplished their biggest win against Barcelona in a 1942-43 Copa del Rey Clásico. That game ended with a whopping 11-1 score for Los Blancos.
Barcelona's biggest Copa win against Real Madrid saw Los Blaugranas beat Los Blancos with a 6-1 aggregate in the 1956-57 edition of the tournament.
The last semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid ended with a 4-2 aggregate in the 2012-13 season. Real Madrid won that tie.
The last Copa del Rey game between these clubs -prior to the first leg- took place in the 2013-14 season. Real Madrid won that game, and the title, with a 2-1 score.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Players to watch

Vinicius Jr. -The Brazilian footballer is one of Real Madrid's hopes for success against Barcelona. His agility, his dribbling skills and his connection with Karim Benzema represent the biggest threat Barcelona will face.

Lionel Messi - Need we say more? Barcelona's chances would go down at least 50% if the Argentine ace was left out of the starting lineup. Fresh off a hat-trick against Sevilla, would you bet on Messi dominating Los Blancos at the Bernabeu once more?

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Injuries and absences

Real Madrid - Doubtful: Marcos Llorente, Isco.

Barcelona - Injuries: Rafinha, Jasper Cillessen. Doubtful: Clement Lenglet, Arthur, Thomas Vermaelen.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Pre-match talk

Gareth Bale's rant after scoring the game-winning goal for Los Blancos against Levante stole most headlines ahead of the game. The Welshman feels rather unappreciated by fans and experts, with some experts betting their money on a possible big-money deal with the former Tottenham ace involved.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona on social media

It is no secret that Barcelona has earned some classic wins against Real Madrid at their very own stadium. With that in mind, Los Blaugranas attempted to boost their ego with a video posted on social media, which showed some of the best moments enjoyed by the Catalan giants at the Bernabeu.

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The great decade: 9 wins in 10 years.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 25, 2019