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The Copa del Rey final takes place this weekend from Madrid when Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao go head to head for the famous trophy.
With both sides set in their ways of playing fast flowing, attacking football, it should be a fantastic encounter.
Barcelona will be desperate to add to silverware to the cabinet this campaign after they finished second to local rivals Real Madrid in La Liga. They also could only make the semi-finals of the Champions League so this is their only chance to lift a trophy.
Pep Guardiola will be taking charge of his last game at the helm of the club after stating he will take a years sabbatical from the game at the end of the season.
Guardiola will now be looking to end his incredible career at the Nou Camp with a win and a trophy to go out on a high.
In terms of Barcelona’s form in the Cup so far, they have beaten both Real Madrid and Valencia in their journey to the final so have certainly not had an easy run in.
As for Athletic Bilbao, they will be looking to bounce back after their defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final last week where they lost 3-0.
Bilbao are in a poor run of form at the moment, without a win in five matches over all competitions, failing to score a goal which is extremely surprising given their attacking style of play.
The club from the Basque country have however, been extremely impressive in the Copa del Rey this season. They have needed a replay just once in the competition, other than that it have been fairly plain sailing.
Fernando Llorente has led the line brilliantly for his side this campaign and has scored 28 goals in total, including four in his last two in the cup.
Match Odds
Barcelona are red hot favourites to lift the trophy after 90 minutes in Madrid. You can back them at 1.36 (4/11) with BlueSQ.
Athletic Bilbao know they will have to pull of one of the shocks of the season to be victorious in normal time. Paddy Power are offering odds as long as 9.00 (8/1) on a win for Bilbao. A draw and the game going to extra time is available at 5.50 (9/2) with Bet365.
Correct Score
Barcelona were 2-0 winners of this fixture last time out. A repeat result is being offered at 8.50 (15/2) with William Hill.
Recommended Bet
Bilbao will certainly be looking to come out and attack early on. A recommended bet is for them to be winning at half time but for Barcelona to win the match at the end of 90 minutes. You can back this at 21.00 (20/1) with BoyleSports.
