REAL MADRID host Barcelona in huge El Clasico cup match at the Bernabéu TONIGHT.
The top two in La Liga take a break from league action for tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
In La Liga, Barça sit at the top of the table, with Madrid seven points behind their rivals.
Barcelona currently have the advantage in the domestic cup competitions after they beat Madrid 3-1 in the Supercopa de España final in January.
Ancelotti’s side will host the first leg of this Copa del Ray clash with Madrid travelling to Camp Nou on April 5th.
When is Real Madrid vs Barcelona
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona is TODAY, Thursday, 2nd March.
- The match will kick off at 8:00 pm UK time.
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will play host.
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What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- The El Clásico will be live on BT Sport 1 in the UK, and coverage will begin at 7:45 pm.
- BT Sport subscribers can download the free BT Sport app to live stream the game from their mobile or tablet.
- BT Sport subscribers can also watch the game live on the BT Sport website.
What is the Real Madrid vs Barcelona team news?
For Madrid, they will be without Ferland Mendy, who is still out with a thigh injury.
They will also be without David Alaba and Rodrygo, who both picked up injuries in the Champions League last-16 win at Anfield against Liverpool.
The Blancos will have Aurelien Tchouameni to welcome back into the fold after he recovered from the flu.
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Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury, meaning he won’t be available for selection for Xavi’s side.
Both Ousmane Dembele and Predri remain sidelined with thigh injuries.
In better news, Xavi is hopeful that winger Ansu Fati will be involved after picking up a bruised knee.
Odds
- Real Madrid – 19/20
- Draw – 5/2
- Barcelona – 14/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at the time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
