El Clasico LIVE: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – One of the biggest rivalries in the game of football, Barcelona is set to visit the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in the 1st leg of Copa del Rey semi-finals. Furthermore, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are going to be playing each no fewer than three times in the next month. Follow RMA vs BAR LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
While Barcelona has a 7-point lead in La Liga, both teams have some tremendous talent who can turn the game around. We have made a list of the top 5 players to watch out for in the 1st leg of the Spanish Copa del Rey semi-finals.
El Clasico: From Vinicius Jr to Gavi, Top 5 Players to Watch out for in Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGH Octane Copa Del Rey Clash – Check Out
1. Karim Benzema
The Balon d’Or winner has been in stellar form this season. So far, the French striker has scored a total of 18 goals and bagged 5 assists in 25 matches in the 2022/23 season, all competitions included. He has scored in every competition he has played in so far.
The 35-year-old has 11 goals in 14 matches in La Liga, 2 goals in 5 matches in the UEFA Champions League, 1 goal in 2 matches in the Copa del Rey, and 2 goals in 2 matches in the Supercopa. Having been Real Madrid’s one of the most consistent player, Benzema will be the one to watch out for when Real Madrid welcomes FC Barcelona.
2. Frenkie de Jong
Due to his sterling performances, the Dutch midfielder has been catching the eyes of other big clubs as well. Frenkie de Jong has been a crucial part of the FC Barcelona midfield. While he is not involved in a lot of goals, his expertise lies in controlling the ball in the heart of the field.
His versatility, energy, and great vision have allowed him to continue developing his skills in any midfield position. The 25-year-old has a 91% pass success rate and has been involved in 30 games this season, out of which Barcelona has won 21, drawn 4, and lost 5.
El Clasico: From Vinicius Jr to Gavi, Top 5 Players to Watch out for in Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGH Octane Copa Del Rey Clash – Check Out
3. Vinicius Jr.
The Brazilian prodigy has had his purple patch going on since the last season. He has a 43% goal participation for Real Madrid, having only started 67% of the games. The 22-year-old who can play on both flanks has scored 18 goals and bagged 9 assists in 36 games for Real Madrid.
Furthermore, he has scored in the previous 2 Copa del Rey games and also has 6 goals and 2 assists in 7 UEFA Champions League matches. His speed and agility will be something the FC Barcelona defenders will need to take care of.
⚪️ Real Madrid in the last 9 (official) games vs Barcelona:
• 6 wins
• 2 losses
• 1 draw
• 16 goals scored
• 13 goals conceded pic.twitter.com/b2kKLOIzy9— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 1, 2023
4. Gavi
The young Spaniard has been sensational for FC Barcelona. His versatility to play in the central midfield, attacking midfield, and the left wing is what makes him one of the best teenagers in football. The 18-year-old has started 8 matches playing as a left-winger and has scored 2 goals and bagged 3 assists.
Gavi is a technically gifted midfielder with plenty of character and a good reader of the game. While controlling the game from the midfield, he has a pass success rate of 89%, scoring 2 goals, and assisting 3 in 34 matches.
5. Thibaut Courtois
The Belgian shot-stopper has been a wall in between the posts for Real Madrid. The Belgian goalkeeper has made 76 saves this season, having played 27 fixtures, and has kept 8 clean sheets.
Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in modern-day football, he will be facing a Barcelona side that is in good form. However, the 30-year-old will be eager to lift his first Spanish Copa del Rey trophy.
El Clasico: From Vinicius Jr to Gavi, Top 5 Players to Watch out for in Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGH Octane Copa Del Rey Clash – Check Out
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