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We have reached the semi-finals stage on the Copa del Rey with the prime favorite Barcelona up against a though adversary as they travel to Valencia for the first leg of the tie.

Valencia sailed past Levante in the previous round of the Cpa del Rey, trashing their adversaries with the aggregate score of 7-1, after a 4-1 scoreline at home and a clear 0-3 victory away.

Their biggest name defeated so far in the competition has been Sevilla, which they just edged due to an away goal, but Barcelona is another matter. Not a great form for them in recent matches if we take out the cup as Valencia failed to win any of their past 4 games in the Primera Division but they still hold chances, especially in this home match.

Barcelona on the other hand, defeated their arch rivals in the previous round with an aggregate score 4-3 against Real Madrid and are now considered top favorites for the trophy.

Morale in the team is not that high after they conceded yet another blow in the league with a goalless draw against Villarreal so this will be a crucial match for them in terms of confidence.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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Second leg in the most interesting quarter-final of the Copa del Rey as Real Madrid travel to their biggest rival Barcelona trying to restore the one goal deficit from last week’s match.

Barcelona has the upper hand in this double leg battle as they managed a superb performance last week on Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing their opponents from start to finis, and grabbing a well deserved 1-2 victory.

They should now have an easier match on home pitch, at least in theory, as the biggest derby in football can change the victorious side fast. They managed to build on their success and trashed Mallorca 1-4 in the weekend, keeping their morale at top levels. Barcelona’s tactic should remain the same and no big changes should occur from last week’s cup game, with the Catalan keeper still needing to prove it’s value for the fans.

Real Madrid apparently with a mountain to climb, after they employed an ultra defensive tactic in the first leg, stunning every one as they held back on home ground, is expected to change formation.

They will clearly need to go on the offensive and this in turn can leave big gaps in their defense. So far Mourinho has been clearly inferior to it’s direct opponent and it will be interesting if he can make the change.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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The first El Clasico of 2012 as Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, a two leg knock-out anticipated by many to establish the trophy winners.

Above all this will be once again a duel of coaches, a personal battle fought by Mourinho and Guardiola, won in latest matches the superior tactic of the Catalan coach.

Real Madrid has a slight advantage over their rivals as they have the home pitch and a better morale due to their position in the Primera Division table compared to Barcelona.

They suffered a painful defeat in their last game played against their rivals as Barcelona managed to humiliate Real Madrid on Santiago Bernabeu, 1-3 the final score.

Barcelona is seen as the favorite as far as betting odds go but their latest games played away have revealed problems with the team once thought to be invincible.

Their one all draw away to Espanyol followed by their 1-2 victory against Osasuna have raised flags in Barcelona’s squad with the team not being able to score whilst leaving gaps in defense.

My pick: Draw ( over 2.5 goals )

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Primera Division table positions: Barcelona - 2, Real Betis - 10

Sunday in the Primera Division as round no. 18 unfolds with raining champions Barcelona trying to close the gap from Real Madrid as they welcome Betis on Camp Nou.

Barcelona with a current total of 38 points in all 17 matches played, is 5 points below rivals Real Madrid after their rather disappointing one all draw against Espanyol last week, a match that showed real vulnerabilities and a modest performance throughout.

A different story all together on home pitch for Barcelona both in terms of results and play as they managed to win their last seven games played here without conceding any goals, in fact their last goal conceded on Camp Nou dates back from September.

Real Betis managed a great reentry in the Primera Division as they currently stand on a honorable 10th spot of the table with a total of 22 points, no less than 6 above the relegation zone.

Although their mission of remaining in the top league is far from over, with four victories in their last 5 matches played, Real Betis is on the right track.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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Primera Division table positions: Espanyol - 8, Barcelona - 2

Derby in the city of Barcelona on Sunday as local rivals Espanyol and FC Barcelona go head to head in the first round of the Primera division this year.

Espanyol, as usual, the underdog of this battle as they currently hold the 8th spot in the table with a total of 23 points in all 16 matches played.

They have lost their first game of the year, conceding a surprising 2-1 away loss to Segunda Division team Cordoba in the Copa del Rey earlier this week but a game against the mighty Barcelona always brings out the best both in players and supporters.

Barcelona continuing their unbelievable run with 4-0 victory over Osasuna this week in the cup, reaching no less than 8 straight victories in which they conceded only one goal and scoring 34.

They where set to close the gap from bitter rivals Real Madrid which lead the Primera Division at the moment with a total of 40 points before the stage got under way but as Real trashed Granada with ease they can only win this one and wait for another chance.

My pick: Barcelona to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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