Real Madrid, the big winner from the Copa del Rey draw
Real Madrid are specialists in benefitting from draws. Historically they get easy teams in the Champions League
I don't know how they do it, but they always come out winning. Including when they don't play. Real Madrid were not in the Copa del Rey draw after being knocked out by Celta Vigo, but they were the big winner from the day. Why? Because the battle between Atletico and FC Barcelona will wear down the Blaugrana a great deal in the tough month of February. And because Madrid will play Celta in La Liga between their two games against Alaves.
Real Madrid are specialists in benefitting from draws. Historically they get easy teams in the Champions League, contrasting with Barcelona's opponents. The same has happened in the Copa del Rey though it didn't help them this year.
The cup semi-finals will demand a lot from Barcelona, who also have to go to the Vicente Calderon in La Liga on February 26 too. They also play PSG in the Champions League.
