Los Blancos eye win in 2018/19 Copa del Rey Quarter-Final first Leg at home against Girona
Kick-off : 9:30 PM (Local)
Venue : Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Real Madrid have done well to reach thus far in 2018/19 Copa del Rey and are aiming for the title. They will look to play their brand of football ahead.
Real Madrid defeated Leganes in the Round of 16 to progress to quarter-finals on aggregate 3-1. They won the opening leg but lost the second leg.
But here in the Quarter-Finals less mistakes will be expected from them and they will give full respect to Girona playing their A game.
On the other hand, Girona themselves did too well to reach the quarter-finals overcoming powerful Atletico Madrid.
They won on away goals rule after drawing both games over the two legged tie 4-4 on aggregate.
Girona will further look to improve their game as they play top side like Real Madrid in the quarters over the two legs. Girona will look to give their all and hope for the best.
Real Madrid have a good record against Girona and they will look to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Cristhian Stuani is back after suspension for Giron and will play against Real Madrid.
As for Los Blancos, Toni Kroos and Marcos Llorente are both available and might play.
Girona XI : Iraizoz, Ramalho, Espinoza, Muniesa, Porro, Granell, Luiz, Valery, Lozano, Garcia, Stuani.
Real Madrid XI : Courtois, Odriozola, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo, Llorente, Kroos, Valverde, Vinicius, K. Benzema, Isco.
Prediction
It must be a good game between two good sides but in the end I expect Real Madrid to prevail at home winning tis game 3-0. The goalscorers might be Isco (2) and Karim Benzema.
