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Real Madrid and Fútbol Club Barcelona meet in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals at the Bernabéu next Thursday. Both clubs chase the Copa del Rey trophy, with Real Madrid hoping to end a title drought since 2014 and Barcelona aiming to lift the trophy again after their 2021 triumph.
Real Madrid welcomes Rodrygo Goes back into the squad, potentially spanning minutes off the bench after his late return. The main question for coach Carlo Ancelotti centers on the midfield pivot, with Tchouaméni and Camavinga competing for slots alongside Modrić and Kroos.
Barcelona arrives with several injury concerns in attack, including Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembélé, Pedri and Lewandowski. Xavi faces defensive choices, often deploying Araujo from the right side to stop Vinícius Jr., while Christensen and Koundé could form the central pairing, with Jordi Alba, Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde contesting left-back duties.
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Reactions to the Clásico Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in the Copa del Rey 2022-2023
All the post-match reactions unfold here.
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Minute 89. Rodrygo attempted from distance but could not beat the goalkeeper.
Minute 85. Kessié leaves and Sergi Roberto enters.
Minute 83. Álvaro comes on for Modrić.
73rd minute. Tchouaméni replaces Kroos.
Minute 72. Yellow card for Fede Valverde for a tackle on De Jong.
Minute 71. Ansu Fati escapes Barça’s defense and Ferran torments the attack; a shot leads to a goal kick after a touch by Ansu Fati.
Minute 68. Ansu Fati enters for Raphinha.
Minute 66. Rodrygo replaces Nacho; Camavinga shifts to the left. Minute 66. Kessié receives a yellow for a foul on Carvajal.
Minute 58. Real Madrid dominates the territorial game but fails to convert chances.
Minute 55. Nacho booked for a tackle on Raphinha.
Minute 50. Gavi cautioned for a challenge on Vinícius.
Minute 49. Vinícius almost scores; Barça’s defense blocks a shot from Valverde.
Minute 46. The second half begins.
Rest. Minute 45. Two minutes added.
Minute 44. Raphinha booked for a foul on Vinícius.
Minute 40. Carvajal has a goal-scoring moment after a Kroos delivery behind the defense; the attempt sails high.
Minute 26. Barcelona takes the lead as a Militao own goal follows a Kessié shot ruled in by VAR after an initial offside flag. Barcelona ahead. This is the moment that sparked discussions around VAR validation. (attribution: Goal Spain)
Minute 24. Viníus receives a yellow for a foul on De Jong; the Bernabéu erupts in reaction to the situation. Barça begins to assert itself in possession.
Minute 12. Benzema’s goal is ruled out for offside by VAR and disallowed.
Minute 7. A bright move from Vinícius on the wing ends with a shot narrowly wide.
Minute 1. Modrić comes close, finishing narrowly wide after breaking through on Ter Stegen. The match kicks off.
20:47 | The two sets of players head to the dressing rooms to receive tactical instructions before kick-off.
20:33 | Barça supporters start warming up with energy in the stands.
20:27 | Real Madrid players take the field for warm-ups.
20:15 | Barça goalkeepers and Red Madrid’s standouts prepare to warm up with Ter Stegen and Courtois leading the drills.
Real Madrid fans chant in response to ongoing controversy surrounding the Negreira case with messages echoing through the stadium. (attribution: Goal Spain)
This is how Barcelona arrived at the Bernabéu, with supporters reacting as the Catalan club’s bus arrived amid a mix of cheers and jeers. (attribution: Goal Spain)
OFFICIAL | XI of Barcelona
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Note: This report compiles live match events, player selections, and key moments as they unfolded. The content is presented with attribution to Goal Spain for broadcast highlights and match instincts.
Sources: Goal Spain and broadcast outlets (attribution: Goal Spain)