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Reaction
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Fernando Hierro praises the quality of Real centre-back Raphael Varane.Feb 1,
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Lionel Messi argues with Alvaro Arbeloa in car park?
Lionel Messi reportedly calls Alvaro Arbeloa "stupid" when confronting him in a car park following Barcelona's draw with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.Feb 1,
Raphael Varane delighted with "dream" El Clasico
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane describes his El Clasico debut on Wednesday night as "a dream".Jan 31,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid and Barcelona draw 1-1 in the first leg of their semi-final in the Copa del Rey.
Match Report
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a 1-1 draw in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final in Madrid as Real Madrid and Barcelona draw 1-1.
HT Report
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a goalless first half at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Copa del Rey.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Wednesday.
Form, Standings, Stats
Head to Head
Aug 29, 2012 9.30pm
Apr 22, 2012 3pm
Dec 11, 2011 12.06am
Form Guide
Build-up
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Barcelona make triple change
Barcelona start Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas as they face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.Jan 30,
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Sergio Ramos: 'No problem with Jose Mourinho'
Sergio Ramos insists that no-one at Real Madrid is plotting against coach Jose Mourinho.Jan 28,
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Cristiano Ronaldo confident of beating Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that Real Madrid have enough quality to beat Barcelona when Spain's big two collide in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.Jan 27,
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Javier Mascherano relishing Real Madrid tie
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes that Wednesday night's Cope del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid has come at the right time for his side.Jan 27,
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