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Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the Semi-Finals of the Spanish Supercup, with a place in Sunday’s final against either Athletic Club or Atlético de Madrid at stake. Ancelotti’s side enter the fixture as clear favourites, although will be wary of Xavi’s improved Barcelona, who will be welcoming back several key players for this Semi-Final.

Barcelona enter the Clásico off the back of more dropped points in La Liga, although will have their sights set on picking up the first trophy of the season, and the first of Xavi Hernández’s career as Barcelona coach. With the likes of Ronald Araújo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and new signing Ferran Torres all returning to the squad and likely to play some part, Barcelona will feel confident of turning this Semi-Final into a competitive one.

Real Madrid on the other hand are flying high domestically, and enter not only the fixture but the tournament in confident mood, and as clear favourites. Ancelotti’s side have been resolute, controlled and deadly in attack this season, with star duo Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema on red hot form, and the main danger men for Barcelona to look out for.