Real Madrid will take on Barcelona in the first leg of their 2022-23 Copa del Rey semi-final at Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday.
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Los Blancos have not won the trophy since the 2013-14 campaign and will be eager to add this silverware by eliminating their arch-rivals.
They defeated city rivals Atletico Madrid in the last eight and head into this fixture on the back of another draw against the Rojiblancos courtesy of a late equaliser from Alvaro.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have been in brilliant form in La Liga and lead the title race by seven points. However, they have lost their last two games - against Manchester United and Almeria.
This will be the 252nd competitive Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the latter won last time in January's Supercopa de Espana final.
Ahead of the much-awaited clash, GOAL has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona date and kick-off time
Game: | Real Madrid vs Barcelona |
Date: | March 2, 2023 |
Kick-off time | 3.00pm ET |
Venue: | Estadio Santiago Bernabeu |
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV & live stream online
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Country | TV Channel | Live stream |
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US | NA |
Real Madrid squad and team news
Real Madrid will miss David Alaba and Ferland Mendy but will be boosted by the return of Rodrygo. The rest of the squad is fit for selection.
Real Madrid possible XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Courtois, Lunin, Luis López |
Defenders | Carvajal, E. Militão, Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas Vasquez, Rüdiger. |
Midfielders | Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, D. Ceballos, Arribas, Kroos. |
Forwards | Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vini Jr., Álvaro, Mariano. |
Barcelona team news and squad
Barcelona have a few injury concerns to key players as Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Ousmane Dembele are set to miss the tie's first leg. The Polish striker is nursing a hamstring issue, while the latter two have thigh issues.
Ansu Fati is ready for the clash after recovering from his bruised knee.
Barcelona possible XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; De Jong, Busquets, Roberto; Raphinha, Torres, Gavi
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Ter Stegn, Pena, Tenas. |
Defenders | Araujo, Kounde, Christensen, Garcia, Balde, Alonso, Alba, Roberto. |
Midfielders | Busquets, Gavi, De Jong, Kessie, Torre. |
Forwards | Fati, Torres, Raphinha, Estanis. |