Copa del Rey: FC Barcelona v Real Madrid Odds and Betting Preview

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu last Wednesday and will be determined to do the double over Mourinho's men to gain some bragging rights over the La Liga leaders. The Blaugrana are top priced at 4/6 (stake £6 to return £10) with Coral and Ladbrokes to claim another victory, whilst Real Madrid are as long as 9/2 at Boylesports and Betfred to turn the tie around with victory. The draw is quoted at best odds of 100/30 at bet365 and Paddy Power.

Last week's bad tempered affair at Real Madrid saw Barcelona defenders Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal give their side a lead to take to Camp Nou after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored early on to give Los Merengues the lead. The winning side in this encounter will likely face a semi-final against Valencia. FC Barcelona are quoted at best odds of 1/10 at bet365 and Stan James to qualify for the next round by any means, whilst Real Madrid can be backed at best odds of 6/1 at Paddy Power and 888 Sport to qualify from this tie.

There haven't been too many Clasico's recently where less than three goals have been scored in the game so over 2.5 goals in the match is quoted at best odds of 4/7 at Stan James and Betfred. Under 2.5 goals in what could be a relatively cagey affair can be backed at best odds of 6/4 at bet365 and Paddy Power. Punters predicting a match full of goals can back over 3.5 at top priced 6/4 with Stan James.

Lionel Messi invariably tops the first goalscorer betting and is quoted at best odds of 7/2 at Betfred and totesport to hit the opener in this match. Real's €100m man Cristiano Ronaldo is a top priced 11/2 shot with the same bookmakers to give the capital side the lead. Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez has really began to impress in a Barcelona shirt and is quoted at best odds of 6/1 at Coral and Blue Square to score the first goal, whilst Pedro Rodriguéz is a 13/2 shot at Boylesports. Lethal finishing is what Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuaín is all about and he is available at best odds of 8/1 at Paddy Power and 888 Sport to score the opener. 

In the 'Both Teams to Score' market Yes is a top priced 8/13 shot at Paddy Power and Stan James, whilst No can be backed at best odds of 6/4 at William Hill.

FC Barcelona are quoted at best odds of 6/4 at Ladbrokes and Stan James to be winning the match at the end of both halves, with draw/FC Barcelona quoted at best odds of 4/1 at Coral and Paddy Power. Real Madrid/Real Madrid is a best priced 8/1 chance with Betfred and totesport, whilst draw/Real Madrid can be backed at best odds of 11/1 at bet365 and BetVictor.

El Clasico kicks off at 2100 GMT and is live on Sky Sports

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