Keys to the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe faces offside trap, Robert Lewandowski replacement, more

On Saturday a new winner of the Copa del Rey will be crowned as Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the final. The duo can be trending in different directions, but everything can happen in a rivalry competition with a trophy on the line. Barcelona tries to start with the first step of their Treble trip by adding their record 31 titles in this tournament, while Real Madrid has to try to save their season by beating their rivals at this stage.

As the era of Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid Boss could come to an endThe highest note to send it would be by winning this and La Liga Back to their rivals clawed. It is a long question, but Barcelona will be in Robert Lewandowski without its own star, so that Hansi has a number of line -up to think. That is easier to put Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the XI, but Real Madrid himself has stars – only those who have not been able to create a liquid of an attack as their counterparts in Barcelona. But sometimes in a final, then it can all come together and Real Madrid will hope that it is the case, because it can be a decisive moment in who lifts the trophy.

Does Kylian Mbappe win or the high line of Barcelona?

This final will be a push between contrasting styles. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona will push and press forward while holding a high line, while the star of Real Madrid will strive for the rear shoulder of the defense. This is where the two teams are at odds. Barcelona allows opportunities, but because of how Mbappe keeps his runs, he is freely caught offside, namely where the wings should come into play. If Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior can make exaggerated runs, it can open the game to give Real Madrid a chance to win. Without Alejandro Bald in the XI, Barcelona will have a lack of speed in defense and that is something that Real Madrid can exploit.

Mist Lewandowski

Without a point striker, Barcelona will have a different look with Ferran Torres that leads the line. Although he did not score against Mallorca, he was part of an attack that uncorked no fewer than 40 shots, even while Raphinha was equipped during the game. In interaction with Dani Olmo, Torres can help to lead an attack where the defenders of Madrid cannot pick up what is coming on their side. Add Lamine Yamal and Raphinha and the Barcelona attack can have enough to push Real Madrid. In contrast to playing Mallorca, the attack of Barcelona that takes shots in better positions, but if they can even make 30 shots in the final, the doom for Los Blancos will spell.

Who is bursting under pressure?

With Barcelona who pursues a Treble without their star -striker and Real Madrid trying to correct the sinking ship of their season, there would be busy in this competition, even if it was not for a trophy. Add that to the mix and this will be even more a pressure cooker for both teams. Each has had their moments to show strong mentality, but lately this has been something that Barcelona benefits. With Real Madrid even Ask that the referees are being changed for the matchThe cracking may already start.

How to look at El Clasico, opportunities

• Date: Saturday, April 26 | Time: 4 p.m.
• Location: Cartuja Stadium – Seville, Spain
• Live stream: ESPN+
• Chances: Barcelona +105; Drawing +280; Real Madrid +200