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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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Primera Division table positions: Real Madrid - 1, Athletic Bilbao - 5

Sunday in the Primera Division with Real Madrid hosting Athletic Bilbao in the last match of the day after Real’s embarrassing performance against Barcelona in the cup.

Real Madrid still hold the lead in the Primera Division table with an important five point advantage over rivals Barcelona and although their setback this week in the Copa Del Rey, they are clear favorites for a victory in this one.

Their seven game winning streak is over and Real Madrid needs a victory to restore it’s morale and confidence as the season is just half way.

Athletic Bilbao will not be just a spanning partner for their opponents, as the team is currently on a honorable 5th spot of the table, gathering no less than 26 points in all 18 matches played.

Although they managed to win their last three games played, Athletic Bilbao’s away record is rather poor with just one victory in their last five games.

My pick: Real Madrid 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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Start of the 8th Finals in the Spanish Copa del Rey on Tuesday with Real Madrid hosting the first of the two leg knock-out against Malaga in the last match of the day.

Real Madrid the clear favorite for the victory here and a strong opponent to Barcelona this season for the trophy. The two giants are set to go head to head in the next round if all goes to plan and the winner will most likely take the Copa del Rey trophy home.

Three straight victories fro Real Madrid before the short winter break and a good morale as they lead in the Primera Division table should make for an accessible match on their own pitch.

Malaga, although experiencing major changes last summer, has failed to impress so far this season as they stand on a modest 9th spot of the Primera Division.

They made it into this stage of the Copa del Rey by passing a difficult opponent in the past stage, a victory by the slightest of margins against Getafe on home field followed by a two all draw away.

My pick: Real Madrid to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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Primera Division table positions: Real Madrid - 1, Barcelona - 2

El Clásico, the most spectacular football game on the planet will kick off on Saturday with Real Madrid hosting the first of the two season games against Barcelona on Santiago Bernabeu.

For the first time in a while Real Madrid lead the Spanish Primera Division with an important advantage over Barcelona and are regarded as favorites to win this match.

No less than 15 consecutive victories for Real Madrid in matches both in the Primera Division and Champions League for an unbelievable streak that gives them a superb morale and an appetite for revenge after losing the Super Cup to their bitter rivals.

Barcelona far from the strength showed in past seasons as they manage to surprise with very poor results against unexpected adversaries such as Athletic Bilbao or Getafe. They are now second in the Primera division table with a total of 34 points, 3 less than Real Madrid but with one more game played than their opponents.

Barcelona’s players and officials surprised everyone with their statements that Real is a clear favorite for victory and above all else this could be a strategy to ease the motivation on their opponents.

My pick: Draw ( over 2.5 goals )

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Serie A table positions: Real Madrid - 1, Atletico Madrid - 9

Spanish Primera Division on Saturday and the two giants take to the field, first, leaders Real Madrid will take on the local rival Atletico Madrid in a match that proved time after time to be spectacular.

Real Madrid continuing to trash every opponent in their path to the league trophy and the champions League glory, their latest victim being Dinamo Zagreb this week in a 6-2 scoreline game.

No less than 12 consecutive victories for Real in all competitions and the team looks unstoppable this season but with just three points above Barcelona in the standings, a derby such as the case with this one, is crucial.

Atletico Madrid on the other hand, is finding hard to catch it’s grip after a difficult season start, but latest results landed them a decent 9th spot in the table and a total of 16 points.

Although they managed four victories in their last 5 matches played, as far as away games is concerned, they managed to win just one of the past 8 played.

My pick:  Real Madrid to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Serie A table positions: Real Madrid - 2, Villarreal - 16

Intermediary round in the Primera Division with Real Madrid climbing to the second spot of the table as they welcome Villarreal on Wednesday.

Real Madrid took full advantage of the draw between Barcelona and Sevilla in the weekend and by trashing Malaga, 0-4 the final score, managed to overcome their bitter rivals and place second in the chart, one point below surprising leaders Levante.

No less than six straight victories for Real in latest matches, played both in the Primera division and the Champions League giving them a huge moral advantage for this one, especially as it will be played at home.

Villarreal on the other hand is far form the past season’s performances as they struggle in the lower part of the table with a total of just 7 points in 8 played, only two above the relegation zone.

No victories for Villarreal in their past 6 matches, totaling 3 defeats and 3 draws, a very poor performance for a team used to the top spots in Spain.

My pick:  Real Madrid to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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Group D table positions: Real Madrid - 1, Lyon - 2

Champions League is back with the third round in the Group stage and a classic duel in the competition as Real Madrid welcome Olympique Lyon in Group D.

Real Madrid showing a splendid form in recent matches, managing to win their last 4 played. They are top of this Group D with a maximum of 6 points in 2 played and trailing Barcelona by just one point in the Primera Division.

They defeated Dinamo Zagreb in the opening stage by the slightest of margins only to trash Ajax Amsterdam in the latest with a 3-0 scoreline.

Lyon second in the charts with 4 points gathered in their two games played, a goalless draw away to Ajax and a 2-0 victory at home over outsiders Dinamo Zagreb.

Only one victory in their last 6 matches played away is clearly something to worry, but in the past few years Lyons has become quite an authority in dealing with the mighty Real Madrid.

My pick:  Real Madrid to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Table positions: Espanyol - 12, Real Madrid - 5

Seemingly a though match ahead for Real Madrid on Sunday as they travel to Espanyol in the 6th round of the Primera Division.

Espanyol with a modest start to the new season managing 6 points in the first 5 matches played placing the team on the 12th spot of the table with a -2 in goal balance.

They managed to win both matches played on home ground in the league so far, against Athletic Bilbao and Getafe but lost all 3 played away making for quite a dramatic difference in results.

Real Madrid currently on the 5th spot of the Primera Division table with a total of 10 points, two below leaders Real Betis and one from bitter rivals Barcelona.

Although it was expected that the two football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid would dominate the competition from beginning to end, it looks line neither has managed to separate from the pack either in terms of results or even play.

My pick:  Real Madrid to win ( under 2.5 goals )

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Second round in the Champions League group stage with a very interesting fixture between Real Madrid and Ajax Amsterdam, two of the emblematic teams of modern football.

Real Madrid leading Group D after grabbing all 3 points two weeks ago in their trip to Dinamo Zagreb and with a good morale after trashing Rayo Vallecano Saturday, 6-2 the final score.

They are clear favorites for this match especially for the home ground advantage but their form is not consistent in this start of the season alternating between great matches and surprising poor results.

Ajax Amsterdan with only one point in this Group D of the UCL after finishing in a goalless draw against Lyon in the opening match.

A very though group for them as Lyon and Real Madrid are expected to grab the top spots leaving Ajax to battle for the third spot against Dinamo Zagreb.

My pick:  Real Madrid to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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