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Real Madrid and Barcelona face each other on Thursday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. At the moment, the Catalans rule minimally in the second half. Real Madrid dominated throughout the first half, but the Catalans took the lead thanks to an own goal from Militao, in their first dangerous approach. It’s a very stuck-up classic, with Barcelona sitting in their own court and Madrid very dense with the ball. It is the first of the three classics of the month of March, and crucial to decide who wins the two main competitions in Spanish football. Xavi’s team visits its eternal rival, losing Pedri, Lewandowski Dembele and Christensen. The coach selected four midfielders, with Rafinha and Ferran Torres as the most advanced men. Casey, who was already involved in the first goal, managed to settle the match, but Ansu Fati inadvertently pushed the ball away. Ancelotti can’t count on Mendy or Alaba but he does get Rodrygo back, who came off the bench like Choameni.
Another yellow card for Xavi
Xavi, who will no longer sit on the bench against Valencia due to the accumulation of cards, sees yellow again. He got it after an argument with Carvajal.
Five minutes added
Five minutes added.
Rodrigo was!
A good shot from Rodrygo went just wide. Madrid misses another chance.
Sergi Roberto replaces Casey
Ferran leaves Torres and enters Sergi Roberto. A new change in Xavi’s team.
To Alvaro Rodriguez Square
Third change in Madrid. Uruguayan striker Alvaro Rodriguez enters Luka Modric. And Ancelotti once again entrusted the Castilla player with searching for the equalizer.
Al Barsha is of low mass
Barcelona, led by Xavi, continues to bend in its own area. Real Madrid is currently unable to break the Barcelona wall.
A brand within Ter Stegen’s reach only
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Modric and Militao try
Real Madrid continue to persevere, but Barcelona pull back very well. Modric shot from the outside, a pass from Vinicius, who hit the defense and a second attempt from Militao, very high.
Chowmini replaces Kroos
Tchwamini refreshes the white midfield. Cros leaves.
Valverde sees the color yellow
Valverde kick to De Jong. Yellow for Uruguay.
Explained to Barcelona!
Barcelona was 0-2. Kessie’s shot is deflected into the mouth of the goal by Ansu Fati. Forgive the Xavi board.
First change in Barcelona
Ravenha leaves and Ansu Fati enters. The first relay in Xavi’s team.
The players who faced off the most in the classics
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First change in Madrid: Rodrygo
An offensive change by Ancelotti who sends Camavinga to the left side. Nacho leaves and Rodrigo enters.
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