Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2012 Highlights

In the Copa Del Rey Quarter final match to be played on 18 January 2012 we will have Real Madrid taking on FC Barcelona in what will be a huge game in the cup competition.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Spanish Copa del Rey
Match date - 18 January 2011
Kick Off Time - 21:00 GMT
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Spain

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Injuries Abound For Real Madrid, FC Barcelona  

This could also decide which shape either team starts the match in, though we know (at least we think we know) that Mou will come out with his 4-2-3-1--however, because of injuries, he could go 4-3-3 with this being a two legged tie.

First let's take a look at who's out for the Blaugrana.

  • David Villa: Broken Leg
  • Ibrahim Afellay: ACL
  • Pedro: Thigh
  • Seydou Keita: Playing in the Africa Cup Of Nations

Of course they could deploy the 3-4-3 shape that has been very good for Barcelona. If they do not have have a lot of depth in the defense, this would make the most sense. At the beginning of the season this was met with slightly mixed results (and reviews by the Barca faithful) but it seems to me that might be the future for the blaugrana.

Now let's take a look at what los meringues are going to be missing heading into tomorrow's match.

  • Ricardo Carvalho: Knee
  • Sami Khedira: Ankle
  • Ángel Di María (?): Thigh
  • Pepe (?): Leg
  • Álvaro Arbeloa: Red Card