The Copa del Rey sees one of the biggest fixtures in Spanish football this week as Real Madrid battles it out with Xavi's Barcelona side in another round of El Clasico at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Despite how impressive Barcelona have been in La Liga this season, they have failed to impress in cup ties and knockout games. Their impressive sparks and attacking flare seems to go dim once they are in a cup tie and that will be a thought for concern going into this game.

Real Madrid on the other hand have had an equally impressive season. They have showed their worth in their home league and have shown that they are not going down without a fight, as they continue to give a chase to their hosts who are topping the table. On the attack, they have been very ruthless as they have found the back of the net 57 times, making them the best attack in the league.

Looking at the records have shown that Real Madrid have the upper hand in this game. Unlike their hosts, they have an excellent record in knockout games, and have proven this repeatedly. They made a statement with their last league win, as they thrashed Valladolid 6-0, and they will be hoping to build on that momentum. We are backing Real Madrid here as we expect them to do enough to avoid a defeat by either securing a victory or by earning a draw.