Real Madrid host Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey El Clasico semi-final first leg tonight and it is Barcelona who are favourites for the match in the betting.

Despite Real Madrid falling way behind in the race for the La Liga title, Madrid have re-found some form in their last seven matches, winning five and drawing the other two. Jose Mourinho has already beaten Barcelona in the Super Cup over two legs but based on Madrid’s shaky start to the season it is hard to oppose Barcelona.

Team news will be key with Casillas, Ramos, Pepe and Di Maria all expected to be out but if this is one of Jose Mourinho’s mind games, expect at least two of those to start.

Madrid are 21/10 to win this first leg, the draw is 5/2 and Barcelona are 6/5 with William Hill.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be key to their sides’ success tonight and Will Hill are pricing up a couple of enhanced price wincasts that simply cannot be ignored.

Special 1: Ronaldo to score and Real Madrid to win – 3/1

Special 2: Messi to score and Real Madrid to win – 7/4

If we were having one bet and one bet only tonight it would be the 7/4 about Messi scoring and Barcelona winning. The Argentine has scored in his last 11 Barcelona matches (including four at the weekend) and will score again tonight.

Real Madrid v Barcelona Best Bets:

Barcelona to win – 6/5 with William Hill

Messi to score and Barcelona to win – 7/4 with William Hill

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