Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Prediction, head to head, Copa del Rey semi final kick off, live telecast in US, UK

Real Madrid is set to host Barcelona Copa del Rey in semi final, which is set to take place on Thursday at Santiago Bernabeu.

By The Feed | Updated: Mar 02, 2023, 11.49 PM IST

Real Madrid will host Barcelona to the Bernabeu tonight in the first of three El Clasico matches that will take place in around a month time. In a two-legged Copa del Rey semi final matchup between the two rivals, Carlo Ancelotti's team will have the benefit of playing at home this evening. The Whites will then leave for a key La Liga meeting at the Camp Nou before coming home for the second leg.

Barcelona enters the match after losing shockingly to Almeria and being eliminated by Manchester United from the Europa League.

Real Madrid had high expectations after destroying Liverpool in Europe, but they needed a late goal against Atletico Madrid with 10 men to save a draw. Here is all the information you want on tonight's Clasico.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona date and kick-off time

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey semi final will be played on March 2, 2023. For viewers in the UK, the match will kick off at 8.00 pm (GMT) and for the viewers in the US, it is at 3.00 pm (ET).

Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona

With BT Sport 1 and the BT app, football fans in the United Kingdom (UK) may watch the game. The game is available to watch online in the US on ESPN+.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona team news

After sustaining a hamstring injury against Liverpool, David Alaba is projected to be sidelined for up to a month, therefore Nacho will likely keep the left-back position because Ferland Mendy is also unable to play. Rodrygo has resumed training despite concerns about his fitness.

Due to his yellow card against Atletico Madrid last weekend, Luka Modric will miss Real's subsequent LaLiga game, but not this Cup del Rey fixture.

Robert Lewandowski's hamstring injury, which will keep him out of the Clasico, was confirmed by Barcelona on Monday. Due to thigh issues, both Pedri and Ousmane Dembele are still out.

If Ansu Fati can overcome his knee injury, Lewandowski's absence may allow him to start through the center, with Gavi and Raphinha on each side of him.