Highlights from the El Clasico Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou to advance to the Copa Del Rey Final as Karim Benzema notched his second straight hat-trick. Barca’s defense in the second half appeared completely lost as the Los Blancos scored three goals against them. Real Madrid scored at the very end of the first half after a brilliant counterattack, despite it appearing as though Barcelona would score first. The Los Blancos’ goal was scored in the 46th minute by Vinicius Jr. On InsideSport.IN, follow LIVE updates for the Copa Del Rey.
Real Madrid crushes Barcelona’s hopes for league cup double with dominant second half performance
Barcelona made opportunities early in the game and applied pressure high up the field. They did not, however, take advantage of their early chances.
But after a strong first half, Barcelona’s game became a horror. Real Madrid made an immediate impact in the second half by capitalizing on Barcelona’s sloppy handling in the middle of the pitch.
Karim Benzema was unmarked at the edge of the box. When Luka Modric ran more than 30 yards untouched with the ball to find him. Benzema then fired a shot into the lower corner to give Madrid the advantage overall. With a penalty kick, Benzema doubled Madrid’s advantage five minutes later.
Madrid added a fourth goal by again taking advantage of an exposed defense. Barcelona, which had high expectations for a league cup double this season, is severely hurt by the defeat. In contrast, Real Madrid will play Osasuna in the championship game.
Real Madrid seems to be performing at its best once more when championships are on the line after shocking Liverpool with ease in the Champions League.
Madrid has a chance to win a treble this season, including the Spanish league and Copa del Rey. After defeating the English side 6-2 overall and advancing to the elite competition’s final eight.
But accomplishing that depends on Sunday’s big victory in Barcelona.
High stakes for Barcelona and Real Madrid as they clash in crucial league match
Barcelona is currently in first position in the Spanish league and has a nine-point lead over Madrid in second place. A win would show that the squad is clicking when it matters. While a loss at Camp Nou would leave Madrid needing a collapse by its main rival over the remaining weeks to retain its title.
Thibaut Courtois, a custodian for Real Madrid, said he and his colleagues won’t ignore the domestic league. Despite being one of the favorites to win what would be a record-extending 15th European Cup.
After Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool, Courtois said, “We have to try to go as far as we can in every competition because even though we are in the quarterfinals (of the Champions League). It depends on who you play and maybe in April you are already out of contention and have nothing to play for.” Therefore, in order to remain in the league competition, a victory on Sunday is crucial.
Despite suffering a knock to his leg that left him limping after scoring against Liverpool. Karim Benzema, who has missed several games this season due to a string of minor injuries, said he will be fit to play against Barcelona.
The match is the second of three “clasicos” that will be contested in a little more than a month. The second match of the Copa del Rey semifinals between Madrid and Barcelona. Which the Catalan team won 1-0 in the city in February, will also feature the two Spanish powerhouses on April 5.
Lewandowski returns for Barcelona as they aim for crucial league win
In the first Copa del Rey semifinal match, Barcelona had to depend on its defense. Because it was without Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembélé, and Pedri due to injury. Lewandowski, who currently has 15 goals for the league’s top team, is back in action while Pedri is questionable. Nobody anticipates Dembélé to be prepared.
Barcelona needs to win its first league championship since 2019 for its expensive rebuilding project. Which involved selling off some of its potential television revenues and other assets in order to pay for players like Lewandowski. It has already been eliminated from the Europa League and Champions League.
In the midst of a growing controversy over its payments to the vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee from 2001 to 2018. Barcelona is now aiming for a domestic double. If it can maintain its leads over Madrid in both the league and cup competitions.
Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the league earlier this year. And Barcelona defeated Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final.
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