Real Madrid will go up against FC Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey 2022-23 semi-final. The tie will be held over two legs - first at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on March 3 followed by the second on April 6 at Camp Nou.
Both teams have a great record in this competition. Barcelona have made the final on 42 previous occasions, registering 31 wins and 11 runners-up finishes. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have played in 39 Copa Del Rey finals, securing 19 titles.
Real Madrid, also known as Los Blancos, last won the tournament in the 2013-14 edition, when Gareth Bale scored an iconic match-winning goal in the final at the Mestalla. Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the 2020-21 final, courtesy of a Lionel Messi brace.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid overcame the challenge of city-rivals Atletico by a 3-1 scoreline in the Copa Del Rey 2022-23 quarter-final. They beat Villarreal and CP Cacereno in earlier rounds this season.
Barcelona, meanwhile, won 4-3 against FC Intercity in the round of 32, and beat AD Ceuta and Real Sociedad in the round of 16 and quarter-finals, respectively.
Ahead of the impending semi-final, Los Blancos are in good form with five wins and a draw from their last six matches. Barcelona, meanwhile, were recently knocked out of the UEFA Europa League by Manchester United, ending the Blaugrana’s 18-match unbeaten streak.
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have registered a victory against each other in the two matches this season, setting the stage up for an exciting two-legged semi-final clash.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2022-23 semi-final live in India?
Live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2022-23 semi-final will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
The Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2022-23 semi-final will not be telecast on any TV channel in India.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2022-23 semi-final schedule and match times in India
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time |
March 3 |
1st leg - Real Madrid vs Barcelona |
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium |
1:30 AM |
April 6 |
2nd leg - Barcelona vs Real Madrid |
Spotify Camp Nou |
1:30 AM |
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