Copa del Rey semi-final round will perform El Clasico. Madrid will be used to host the first leg to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (01/31/2013) pm dawn.
Hot rivalry between the two teams is not a secret anymore. In the last season, Barca managed to get rid of Madrid in the quarterfinals and ended up going out a champion. But in La Liga, they are unable to compete with Los Blancos who became champion with a number of impressive records.
This season, Xavi determined to return through the final round with Barca. 33 year-old midfielder was targeting victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"We're looking forward to it and hopeful. We want to reach the final and we have extra motivation for it is Real Madrid we face," said Espana Football Xavi was quoted as saying.
"We will try to prove themselves, play and apply the philosophy that we have had over the years," said the player who has just extended his contract with Barca.
"There is no other way than to try to win the game and score as many goals as possible so you can determine at Camp Nou, in front of our fans," he added.
