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Copa del Rey: The two big rules Real Madrid and Barcelona fans must be aware tonight
COPA DEL REY - Real Madrid and Barcelona face off at the Bernabeu tonight with a place in the final at stage.
The Copa del Rey semi-final second leg clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona promises to be a cracker.
The tie is evenly poised from the first leg after goals from Lucas Vazquez and Malcom cancelled each other out.
Barcelona are aiming to win the competition for a stunning fifth year on the trot, having thumped Sevilla in last year’s final.
Real last won the prize back in 2011 when Jose Mourinho was manager. Cristiano Ronaldo - who else? - was the match winner on that occasion as they stunned Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona side in the final.
Copa del Rey: Will Real Madrid vs Barcelona include away goals?
Real Madrid and Barcelona could end up being decided by the away goals rule.
The Copa del Rey implements the same laws as the Champions League.
Should Real Madrid vs Barcelona end 1-1 tonight, then the game will go to extra time.
But if it is 0-0, then Real will go through on the away goals rule after Vazquez notched at the Nou Camp.
And if Barcelona score twice and draw then it will be the Catalan giants who progress.
Copa del Rey: Will Real Madrid vs Barcelona include extra time and penalties?
Should the game go to extra time, then penalties lie in wait if no team is able to find a breakthrough.
Extra time will last for 30 minutes.
But then its the dreaded spot-kicks.
The penalties are taken in the standard format.
Real Madrid make BIG decision for Barcelona clash
Real Madrid have sensationally dropped Isco from tonight’s game against Barcelona.
The Spain international has endured a nightmare season so far under both Julen Lopegegui and Santiago Solari.
The Isco has now been left at home.
Real are unlikely to win La Liga this season and view this game as their ‘cup final’ - despite it only being the semis.
Real Madrid: Gareth Bales shrugs off teammate after penalty
Barcelona single out Real Madrid threat
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde believes Vinicius Junior is a ‘decisive player’ for Real Madrid.
The Spaniard said: “I wouldn’t say he changes the team if he’s in it or not.
“But he is certainly a decisive player.
“When their play drops a little, he lifts it, but if he doesn’t play, then Asensio will play, or Bale or Isco.
“Vinicius is not their only player.”