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January 30, 2013 11:00 PM EAT
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid
Referee: Carlos Clos
Attendance: 80000
January 30, 2013 11:00 PM EAT
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid
Referee: Carlos Clos
Attendance: 80000
81′
Raphaël Varane
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| Real Madrid CF | 2.87 | 9.00 | 3.10 | 2.60 | 12.00 | 3.00 | 3.25 | 19.00 | 8.10 | 3.12 |
| Draw | 3.60 | 1.22 | 3.60 | 0.00 | 1.13 | 3.50 | 3.70 | 1.03 | 1.25 | 3.68 |
| Barcelona | 2.25 | 8.00 | 2.20 | 1.18 | 10.00 | 2.25 | 2.15 | 18.00 | 6.20 | 2.17 |
Real Madrid-Barcelona Preview: Los Blancos look to draw first blood in pivotal cup tie
The capital club's recent revival will be put to the test when they host the runaway Liga leaders in a much-awaited Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu
By Karthick Arvinth
Getty
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REAL MADRID
 Adan Arbeloa, Albiol, Varane, Marcelo Khedira, Alonso Ozil, Modric, Ronaldo Benzema |
BARCELONA
 Pinto Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba Xavi, Busquets, Fabregas Pedro, Messi, Iniesta |
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has a number of selection problems heading into Wednesday's Clasico showdown against Barcelona.
Iker Casillas (broken hand) and Pepe (ankle) are out, meaning Antonio Adan and new signing Diego Lopez battle it out in goal, while Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao and Angel Di Maria all serve suspensions.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start despite hurting his ankle in Sunday's 4-0 win over Getafe.
Gerard Pique returns from suspension for Barcelona, who have a fully-fit squad at their disposal.
Jordi Alba, Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas are all likely to be recalled to the starting XI after they were rested for the weekend victory over Osasuna.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- Real Madrid are on a 31-match unbeaten run at the Santiago Bernabeu in all competitions (W26, D5).
- The Castilian side have won just one of their last eight home encounters against Barcelona (W1, D2, L5).
- Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured, right) scored his 100th goal at the Bernabeu in the win over Getafe to take his overall tally for Real to 179 in 176 matches.
- Barcelona have won eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions.
- The Blaugrana ran out 4-3 aggregate winners in last season's Copa del Rey semi-final against Blancos.
- Pedro is in line to make his 200th appearance for Barca.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Real Madrid CF 1-3 Barcelona
- 18.22 %
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Real Madrid CF 3-1 Barcelona
- 13.04 %
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Real Madrid CF 2-1 Barcelona
- 12.71 %
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 2, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 2 - Barcelona 1 |
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| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Feb 26, 2013 | Barcelona 1 - Real Madrid CF 3 |
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| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Jan 30, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 1 - Barcelona 1 |
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| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 7, 2012 | Barcelona 2 - Real Madrid CF 2 |
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| Spain - Super Cup (ESPS) | Aug 29, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 2 - Barcelona 1 |
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| May 17, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 1 - Atletico Madrid 2 | ESPC |
| May 11, 2013 | Espanyol 1 - Real Madrid CF 1 | LIGA |
| May 8, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 6 - Malaga 2 | LIGA |
| May 4, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 4 - Valladolid 3 | LIGA |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Real Madrid CF 2 - Borussia Dortmund 0 | UCL |
Barcelona
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| May 12, 2013 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| May 5, 2013 | Barcelona 4 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| May 1, 2013 | Barcelona 0 - FC Bayern München 3 | UCL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Athletic de Bilbao 2 - Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 23, 2013 | FC Bayern München 4 - Barcelona 0 | UCL |
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| Returns: | Barcelona $22.50 |
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| 13 | Diego López Rodríguez | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Arbeloa | Defender |
| 19 | Raphaël Varane | Defender |
| 2 | Ricardo Carvalho | Defender |
| 21 | Callejón | Striker |
| 5 | Michael Essien | Midfielder |
| 10 | Mesut Özil | Midfielder |
| 6 | Sami Khedira | Midfielder |
| 14 | Xabi Alonso | Midfielder |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Striker |
| 9 | Karim Benzema | Striker |
| 13 | Adán | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Raúl Albiol Tortajada | Defender |
| 12 | Marcelo | Defender |
| 8 | Kaká | Midfielder |
| 16 | Luka Modric | Midfielder |
| 26 | Morata | Striker |
| 20 | Gonzalo Higuaín | Striker |
| 13 | José Pinto Colorado | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Daniel Alves | Defender |
| 18 | Jordi Alba | Defender |
| 3 | Piqué | Defender |
| 5 | Carles Puyol | Defender |
| 16 | Busquets | Midfielder |
| 4 | Cesc Fàbregas | Midfielder |
| 8 | Andrés Iniesta Luján | Midfielder |
| 6 | Xavi | Midfielder |
| 10 | Lionel Messi | Striker |
| 17 | Pedro | Striker |
| 1 | Víctor Valdés | Goalkeeper |
| 21 | Adriano | Defender |
| 25 | Alex Song | Midfielder |
| 14 | Javier Mascherano | Midfielder |
| 11 | Thiago Alcántara | Midfielder |
| 9 | Alexis Sánchez | Striker |
| 7 | David Villa | Striker |
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Diego Costa Striker Atl. Madrid |
8 | 4 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo Striker Real Madrid CF |
7 | 1 |
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Negredo Striker Sevilla |
6 | 3 |
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David Villa Striker Barcelona |
5 | 0 |
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Lionel Messi Striker Barcelona |
4 | 0 |