Real Madrid will be looking to overturn their first-leg defeat to rivals Barcelona when they travel to Camp Nou in the second leg of their Copa del Rey clash.
An own goal from Eder Militao was enough to give Xavi’s side a 1-0 lead heading into the second leg at Camp Nou.
Barcelona come into the game off a 4-0 win away to Elche – with Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres scoring for the LaLiga leaders.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side defeated Real Valladolid in their last game – with Rodrygo, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez all scoring in a 6-0 win.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Barcelona’s meeting with Real Madrid including how to watch in the UK and team news.
Xavi’s Barcelona come into the game off the back of a 4-0 win away to Elche at the weekend
Real Madrid were also successful at the weekend, thrashing Real Valladolid 6-0
When is Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Barcelona’s showdown with Real Madrid will take place this evening, with the game kicking off at 8pm.
The game between the two sides will take place at Camp Nou, where Barcelona have won four out of their last five games.
Real Madrid fans won’t be confident heading into the game, having lost four of their last five games with Xavi’s side.
Madrid’s last win against Barcelona came back in October – with Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo all scoring in a 3-2 win.
Ancelotti will be hoping that Benzema can add to his 18 goals in all competitions this season. The forward has scored four goals in his last five games.
Robert Lewandowski has been in fine form this season since his summer arrival from Bayern Munich. The Poland international has scored 23 goals for Barcelona so far this season.
Robert Lewandowski (L) and Karim Benzema (R) are set to go head-to-head this evening
How to watch
This evening’s match between the two Spanish giants will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm.
The game between the two teams will also be streamed on the official BT Sport app.
Highlights will be uploaded to the official BT Sport YouTube channel after the game.
Sportsmail will also be providing live coverage of Barcelona vs Real Madrid, so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest developments here.
Barcelona’s clash with Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid will take place at Camp Nou
Team news
Eric Garcia will be hoping to continue in midfield after his performance last weekend in Frenkie de Jong’s absence.
Sergio Busquets and Franck Kessie will be pushing for a start this evening.
Raphinha returns to the side after missing the last match due to suspension.
Robert Lewandowski looks set to lead the line once again for Xavi’s side.
As for Madrid, Luka Modric could return to the Madrid midfield after the Croatian was an unused substitute in Madrid’s last game.
Dani Carvajal was also named on the bench in Madrid’s last game and will be pushing for a start this evening.
Benzema is expected to lead the line for Ancelotti’s side with Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr either side of the Frenchman.
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Alba; Roberto, Busquets, Gavi; Fati, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Predicted Real Madrid XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Nacho; Camavinga, Modric, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Luka Modric looks set to return to the Real Madrid starting eleven this evening
Raphinha may also start from the off after he missed Barcelona’s last game due to suspension
What’s been said?
Heading into the game, Xavi is hoping that his Barcelona side can dominate the game but is expecting a tough test.
‘We’re going to go out to try to dominate the game, but we know that won’t be easy,’ Xavi said at his pre-match press conference.
‘We have faced them a lot and we know them quite well.
‘There can always be surprises, but what would surprise me is if they change their general approach.
‘They know what they do and they do it well. I think we’ll see an aggressive Real Madrid.
‘Remember, in the first leg they were the better team. They’re a very good team, but I think my team is well-prepared.’
Barcelona manager Xavi is hoping that his Barcelona side can dominate the game
Carlo Ancelotti is hoping that his side will put in a complete performance later this evening
As for Madrid, Ancelotti believes that his side must put in a ‘complete performance’ in order to progress to the final.
‘They have a goal advantage, but we can’t go crazy in search of the goal,’ Ancelotti said at his pre-match press conference.
‘You could score in the fifth minute, but then concede two. Or you could score in the 90th minute.
‘Our approach will be to have a complete performance, not to score goals. If you have a complete performance, the goals will come.
‘Barcelona have won the past three Clasico’s. It’s our turn.
‘I still think we played well in the last two Clasico’s matches, despite the result.’
Odds
Barcelona to win – 13/10
Real Madrid to win – 2/1
Draw – 12/5
Real Madrid to win each half and Real Madrid to have most corners in each half – 100/1
All odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.
Barcelona will be looking to make home advantage count when they face Real Madrid tonight
Prediction
Xavi will know that his side will still have a lot of work to do despite having the one goal advantage.
If Lewandowski is firing from the first whistle, it will almost certainly be enough to send them through.
Despite losing the first leg at home, Madrid will still feel as if they can progress through to the final.
With Benzema scoring a hat-trick in his last game, the Frenchman will be itching to carry on his good run of form.
Prediction – 2-1 Barcelona
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