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Official: Barcelona starting lineup versus Real Madrid | Copa del Rey

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4 years ago

05/04/2023

Michel Durant

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Barcelona will look to book a place in the finals of the Copa del Rey when they clash against Real Madrid in the semi-final second leg at Camp Nou later tonight.

With a 1-0 win in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Blaugrana go into the tie with a slender advantage and will be aiming to get the job done in front of their fans.

Ahead of the match, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has named the starting lineup that will take the field against Real Madrid.

Unsurprisingly, Marc-Andre ter Stegen gets the nod in goal as he looks to continue his exceptional form this season.

As has been the norm in El Clasico encounters of late, Ronald Araujo slots in at right-back again to deal with Vinicius Jr. Alejandro Balde features on the left side while Jules Kounde and Marcos Alonso occupy the centre-back positions.

Sergio Busquets returns to the lineup after being benched against Elche. The Barcelona captain starts in the pivot position against Real Madrid, flanked by Sergi Roberto and Franck Kessie in the injury-enforced absence of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong.

Gavi, meanwhile, will essay the role of the pseudo-left-winger, while Raphinha returns on the right flank after missing the last match due to suspension. Robert Lewandowksi spearheads the attack as usual.