RMA vs BAR: The El Clasico rivalry returns once again this season with the two teams meeting in the Copa del Rey semi-finals tonight.
This rivalry has been one of the greatest ones in all sporting history with the two teams consistently pushing at each other.
The Copa del Rey 2023 semi-finals will be a two-legged tie with the winner set to face one of Osasuna/Athletic Club in the Finals.
Recent Matches
Real Madrid and Barcelona have faced each other twice in the 2022-23 season already with the score being 1 win each.
Barcelona got the better of Los Blancos in the UEFA Super Cup recently played in January 3-1.
Prior to that, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the home La Liga clash played in October.
The two teams will meet once again tonight with a chance for one of them to make it 2 wins.
There is still another league clash left which will be very important given the two are battling in the race for the La Liga title.
– Sergio Busquets (46th match) will become the player with most appearances in El Clásico history tonight – currently equal with Messi and Ramos at 45.
– If Barça win, Busquets will become the player with most wins in El Clásico history – currently equal with Paco Gento at 21. pic.twitter.com/yffL5HJI5g
— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) March 2, 2023
History of the RMA vs BAR
Real Madrid lead the H2H in competitive matches having won 101 as opposed to Barcelona’s 98 matches from the 251 matches played.
Sergio Busquets, Messi and Ramos have the joint most appearances in this match across competitions (45). Messi (26) has scored the most goals in this rivalry.
Number of games with 3+ goals scored in El Clasico history:
57- Barcelona.
55- Madrid pic.twitter.com/rROGSspGBF— adil (@Barca19stats) March 1, 2023
Battle of the Two Spanish greats
Given how this season has panned out, each El Clasico holds an important spot in the calendar.
Barcelona have the edge in the La Liga over Real Madrid through a 7-point lead. But Real Madrid are well capable of reducing this.
With Barcelona out of the UEL, the Copa del Rey becomes an important competition they need to win.
A win in this particular semi-final over Real Madrid could boost them for the rest of the season.
On the other hand, Real Madrid’s recent troubles in the La Liga have hampered their title race run.
The draw vs Atletico Madrid and loss to Mallorca was crucial in pushing away the defending champions.
