FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Five Talking Points after the draw at the Camp Nou

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Semi Final

5) Everything to play for in the second leg

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Semi Final
FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Semi Final

With a draw under their belts, Real Madrid will look to use this to their advantage come the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, they will have to be cautious this time as they might see a fitter Lionel Messi coming back to haunt them.

Unless Valverde stresses out Messi and the rest of the squad in their UEFA Champions League match next week, they can still progress to the final and possibly win their fifth straight Copa del Rey title.

Solari can do some experimentation heading into the next round of El Clasicos but he needs to find the perfect formula right away if they want to prevent their rivals from marching to a fifth straight cup win as well as holding them off the league trophy. The next El Clasico will be pivotal for both teams and we'll definitely be in for more action and surprise come February 27.

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