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Barcelona are already analysing their potential opponents for the Copa del Rey semi-finals, with the official draw set to happen subsequent Wednesday.
In line with studies from AS, whereas opinions inside the dressing room could fluctuate, a major majority of gamers would like to keep away from dealing with Atletico Madrid over Actual Madrid.
The desire for steering away from Diego Simeone’s males stems from a number of elements. One main motive is Atletico’s robust kind and fierce competitiveness this season.
Not like many different groups, they won’t have the distraction of a Champions League play-off, that means they’ll method the primary leg of the semi-final contemporary and well-prepared.
One other concern for Barcelona is their current 1-2 defeat towards Atletico at Montjuïc. Though the squad believes that loss was unfair, as they felt they dominated the sport, the end result nonetheless lingers of their minds.
Would favor Actual Madrid as an alternative
Barcelona would fairly face Actual Madrid than Atletico. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Surprisingly, Barcelona’s gamers seem extra open to dealing with Actual Madrid. Their confidence is partly resulting from their spectacular observe document towards Los Blancos this season, which included emphatic victories of 4-0 and 5-2.
Moreover, Actual Madrid are anticipated to endure a gruelling Champions League tie towards Manchester Metropolis. This difficult fixture might go away them fatigued, significantly with the primary leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals scheduled shortly afterwards.
Amongst all of the potential opponents, Actual Sociedad seems to be probably the most desired possibility for Barcelona. Whereas Sociedad beat the Catalan giants within the league, the Blaugrana view them as a much less formidable problem in comparison with Atletico and Actual Madrid.
One essential issue for Barcelona is securing the second leg at dwelling. Taking part in the decisive match in entrance of dwelling supporters would offer them with a strategic benefit, giving them an opportunity to get better if the primary leg doesn’t go as deliberate.
