Spain Franck Kessie starts as Barcelona eyes another Clasico win vs Real Madrid

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Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie starts for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid tonight for the return leg of their Clasico clash in the Copa Del Rey.

The 25-year scored the winner for the Blaugrana during the last Clasico in La Liga as Barcelona won 2-1 to go 12 points clear on top of the league.

Xavi Hernandez starts him again as Pedri is still injured and the former AC Milan AC will have to play a pivotal role for his side.

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Barcelona won the first leg of this Copa Del Rey semi-final clash by 1-0 in Madrid and are now looking for their ticket for the final.

Osasuna stun Inaki Williams’ Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday to book their place for the final show and will face the winner of tonight’s game.

Confirmed line-ups

Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen; Araujo, Koundé, Alonso, Balde; Busquets, Kessie, Roberto; Gavi, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Real Madrid XI : Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga – Kroos, Modric, Valverde – Vinicius, Rodrygo, Benzema.

Kick-off : 19:00 GMT


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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