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Copa del Rey Final Free Picks – Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Zack Garrison

by Zack Garrison in News

Updated Jan 17, 2018 · 9:40 AM PST

Barcelona and Real Madrid will define one of the season titles, the Copa Del Rey, this Wednesday as they meet at Mestalla Stadium in a winner takes all game, at 3:30 PM ET.

Barcelona arrives to this match probably in the worst moment of the season; just one week away after being eliminated from the Champions League, and days after losing to Granada in the Spanish La Liga.

“The season isn’t over yet. The transition from one era to the next has been going on for a while now. We mustn’t start a revolution because of results. Zubizarreta has to have a plan and strengthen the positions he deems necessary, but we mustn’t give up on a team that is full of players with a lot of ability and a lot to offer the club,” said defender and Captain Carles Puyol.

Real Madrid, instead, will try to take advantage of the rival’s problems.  The merengues won’t the last time these two teams met in the Copa del Rey final in 2011, also in Mestalla stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful for the game with a knee problem.

“Cristiano will always be missed when he’s not there, but the players aren’t going around saying ‘Oh Lord, what are we going to do without him?’ They are confident and have proven they can win without him. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for them to take center stage in a final,” noted the former Milan boss.

The soccer odds have Barcelona listed +140, while Real Madrid is +175; the draw over 120 minutes is +250.

Free Pick: Real Madrid +175.

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