Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Copa del Rey Semi-Final First Leg Preview

Merengues and Culés square off at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, a clash that fans across North America will be watching with keen interest. This edition of the classic pits Real Madrid against FC Barcelona, two giants whose rivalry defines Spanish football and fuels conversations from coast to coast in Canada and the United States. After Manchester United knocked the Culés out of the UEFA Europa League, Barcelona will aim to upset a Real Madrid side that continues pushing deep into the UEFA Champions League. Expect a game packed with intensity, tactical battles, and moments that could tilt the tie in either direction. For readers following U.S. and Canadian broadcasts, here’s how to catch the action and what to know before kickoff (Goal).