La Liga table toppers FC Barcelona will host UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final at Camp Nou on Thursday. The football match will start at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The first leg was played in March with Barcelona handing Real Madrid a 1-0 home defeat at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid defender Eder Militao scored an own goal in the 26th minute to give Barcelona an advantage in the two-legged semi-final.
The second leg of the Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final at Camp Nou will also be the fourth meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid this year with Barcelona winning the previous three. The Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico will be available on live streaming.
In the Spanish Supercup final in January, Barcelona condemned Real Madrid to a 3-1 defeat. A 2-1 victory against Real Madrid late last month gave Barcelona a major boost toward winning their first La Liga title since 2019.
Founded in 1903, the Copa del Rey is one of the oldest football competitions in Spain. Barcelona has won the most Copa del Rey trophies with 31 titles. Real Madrid, with 19 trophies, is third on the list.
The other semi-final line-up at the Copa del Rey 2022-23 features 23-time winners of the competition Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna.
Real Madrid and Barcelona booked their places for the Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-finals by beating Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, respectively.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t have significant injury concerns in the squad except for defender Ferland Mendy, who is down with a calf injury on his left leg.
Barcelona manager Xavi, on the other hand, could miss a few of his star players. Ousmane Dembele and Barca’s young Spanish midfielder Pedri were expected to return for this year’s final El Clasico but will be missing from action.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final 2nd leg live match start time in India
As per Indian Standard Time (IST)
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time |
April 6, Thursday |
Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Copa del Rey semi-final 2nd leg |
Camp Nou, Barcelona |
12:30 AM |
Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final 2nd leg live in India
Live streaming of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final 2nd leg will be available on the FanCode app and website.
Live telecast of the Copa del Rey 2022-23 semi-final in India is not yet confirmed.
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