Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live Streaming Spanish Copa Del Rey Final 20/4/2011
Watch the Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream in the Spanish Copa Del Rey Final on 20/4/2011 as Act Two of the four-game showdown between the two strongest and biggest clubs in Spanish football takes place on Wednesday. There will be silverware directly at stake here in this live online stream commentary and live online radio broadcast Spanish Copa Del Rey Final match between Real Madrid and Barcelona as the often ignored cup trophy comes in contention between the two rivals. The Madristas will be keen to finally end their drought while there is the additional carrot of gaining an important psychological advantage over their dreaded Catalan rivals ahead of the two legged Champions League semi finals in which they have been drawn to play together. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho saw his side finally squeeze a 1-1 draw with Barcelona to end a run of five successive El Clasico defeats in the Bernabeu over the weekend despite going behind in the second half. A late penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo saved the points for the home side before they could have stolen all three points near the end. Much was made in the media subsequently – notably from Real’s own hierarchy and legend Alfredo di Stefano – over the tactics employed by the Portuguese against Barcelona but Mourinho has had past successes doing the same with other clubs so it was no surprise if he did not veer from a working formula. Perhaps what most frustrated the Madristas was the belief that they have a squad comparable to, if not better than, that of the Catalans and thus should be more adventurous in their approach.
While Mourinho has not come out with all guns blazing against his critics, the truth is that the squad he has at his disposal may be sublime going forward – what with the attacking talents of Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel di Maria, Karim Benzema and more – but they are still suspect defensively and do not have the rhythmic passing mantra adopted by Barcelona players from young. Mourinho is still trying to improve the overall team ethic and defensive ability of the squad and the result can be seen in the eight point gap they trail behind Barcelona in the La Liga. The Portuguese has never hid his desire to add to that department with new players but with the Madrid hierarchy less than fully supportive of the man they claim to be able to restore the proud traditions of the club, his dreams have not been fulfilled. Urging his players to go full tilt at Barcelona would be an irresponsible move and likely lead to another embarrassing 5-0 capitulation like that witnessed earlier in the season in the Nou Camp. On top of that, the statistics from the 1-1 draw showed that Madrid edged Barcelona in terms of attacking intent with a higher number of shots on goal while the Catalan giants had no corners to speak of despite having the majority of possession. Mourinho is also in the results business and if his tactics bring the Copa Del Rey trophy to Madrid, he should rightly be applauded for doing so, even if the fans and management are not enarmoured of his team’s playing style. The players have also spoken repeatedly of their joy at working under the Portuguese and how Mourinho has improved the team. That should be taken into account when planning long term for the club.
Barcelona will be playing their usual style in this live Spanish Copa Del Rey Final online streaming football match and going about business the usual way against Real Madrid. Having a long unbeaten streak against their greatest rivals brings about much confidence and Barca coach Pep Guardiola has implored his players to go on the offensive against them. There will be no shortage of the mesmerising pass and move method by the Catalans on the pitch and Argentine ace Lionel Messi is likely to play with even greater mental freedom after finally scoring his first goal against Real Madrid, albeit via a penalty. The same can be said of Ronaldo who did the same on Saturday when he netted the equaliser via the penalty spot. Past results between the two clubs are rarely any indicator of the likely result and one can expect more cat and mouse games between the two teams with Madrid defending resolutely and hitting on the break while Barcelona hoping to unlock the opposing defence with their passing abilities amongst the likes of Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and David Villa. Perhaps the continuing goal drought faced by Villa could be the deciding factor, with the striker still trying to shake off his recent lack of goals. The truth though, is that there are plenty of goalscorers in the Barca lineup and there is often little concern if their main strikers are misfiring. However, with the Champions League semi final between Real and Barcelona coming up in a week’s time, there will be no quarter given. Real are clearly aware that should they come out on top today, they could start to instill a sliver of self doubt in the Barcelona players. Given that they also survived on Sunday with only ten men, beating the current La Liga champions would also give them greater confidence heading into next week’s major European clash.
Prediction: Barcelona has proven time and again that their current side is miles ahead of whatever Real Madrid has to offer. That is the main reason for Mourinho’s tactics. The Portuguese will no doubt encourage greater adventure and risk taking should he be aware of his team’s potential but he has never had the luxury of managing a squad like that offered Pep Guardiola, who has an easy job by comparison. The majestic ball playing skills of Messi also ensures that Barcelona remain the strong favourite even if Madrid boasts Ronaldo. Going head to head, Messi is ahead of Ronaldo when it comes to performing in the big games on the biggest stages. While Mourinho’s tactics might ensure this Copa Del Rey final goes to its limits with extra time and perhaps penalties, it is difficult to see beyond a Barcelona win. Barcelona to beat Real Madrid 2-1 to claim their first trophy in what could be a unique Treble season in the Copa del Rey final.
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