Barca v Real: 11/8 Says There’ll Be Goals

Barcelona v Real Madrid

Cop del Rey, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg (Agg: 2-1)

Live on Sky Sports 2. Kick off 9pm

A 2-1 lead from the first leg has put Barca in pole position to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals at the expense of their greatest rivals but it should still be a cracking El Clasico when both sides square up again on Sky Sports tonight.

The burning question is whether Jose Mourinho will stick or twist. In the first leg he tinkered with his formation, bringing in Carvalho at the heart of defence, allowing Pepe to cause havoc, sorry, give more defensive protection in midfield. It worked. For 45 minutes. But Barca proved that they couldn’t be shackled for ever and overcame the half-time one-goal deficit to record their third consecutive win over Real.

If he has ambitions of leaving the Nou Camp still in the competition Mourinho simply has to be more offensive. That could lead to an open game, one that would suit Barcelona if truth be told. They’re best priced at 4/6 (Ladbrokes) to win the match but I’m never a fan of backing a team at odds on in game they dont’ need to win. Remember a draw suits Barca given their one-goal advantage so tread carefully if you’re backing them.

Arguably the draw may a result that both would settle for; Barcelona would go through, Real would avoid a fourth defeat in a row at the hands of Guardiola’s men. Blue Sq and William Hill go 10/3 on it being all square and if you’re looking for value that could be your best bet.

There’s usually goals when these two meet and both teams have scored in the last 5 encounters. A repeat is priced at 8/13 with Paddy Power.

The way things are set-up I think it’ll be another goal-fest and although I like the look of 4/7 (Betfred) on over 2.5 goals I prefer the 11/8 at Paddy Power for just one more goal in the over 3.5 goals market.

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• Over 3.5 goals 11/8 (Paddy Power)
• Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 2 16/1 (Blue Sq, 888 Sport)

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