Real Madrid is up against FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. They are slightly priced as the favorite to win and a routine home win is expected as Real Madrid is enjoying a better spell than the Catalans and also have the home advantage. A bet on Real Madrid to win is the best available option in this fixture.

Barcelona travels to the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday for the first leg of their semi finals in the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is in good shape ahead of this game and they can open up a lead at home to an injury hit FC Barcelona. The hosts have one leg in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League and this has been a good year for the Los Blancos. After being crowned as the World Champions in the FIFA Club World Cup win, Real Madrid is gunning for their 15th Champions League title and they are still in the race both domestic competitions. A 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid brought Real Madrid's winning streak to a halt but they have been brilliant in their last few games and can beat Barcelona for the second time this season.

Carlo Ancelotti's team has won three of their last four games at home and Atletico Madrid was lucky to escape with a point. Real Madrid is the team with the highest number of goals in Spain, scoring 47 goals in 23 league games. They are the only team that is averaging over two goals per game and they are on their best run this season. Defensively, Real Madrid has also limited the amount of goals conceded and they are likely to shut out Barcelona who is missing some first team players on their trip to the Bernabeu.

Xavi Hernandez was very critical of his side's performance after their recent loss in the league. Barcelona has now failed to win any of their last two games with defeats to Man Utd and Almeria. Barcelona has won just two of their last five games in all competitions and both wins were at home. They have lost their last two away games and they are very likely to lose a third when they meet an in-form Madrid on Thursday.

Real Madrid has dominated Barcelona in recent seasons and they gave three wins in their last five matches against the Catalans. They have already beaten Barcelona at this venue in the first league clash this season. Backing Real Madrid to win is the best available option in this fixture.

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