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In my opinion, the problem is that Real Madrid is busy on many fronts
Barcelona only has La Liga, while Real Madrid also compete in the Champions League

Also Xavi has to prove something, he has to AT LEAST win La Liga otherwise they'll send him home with a kick

It's not an easy situation, and Carlo Ancelotti rightly decided to dedicate himself only to the Champions League

FC Barcelona also has a chance to win the Copa del Rey, not just "La Liga" (which, to be honest, is almost won for them to me), and don't forget that they already won the Spanish Supercopa this year. On the contrary, chances are that Real Madrid finishes this season with only the Club Cup in their palmares. That said, I think that Xavi's position is much more comfortable than Ancelotti's at the moment.

In theory, Barcelona only need to hold Real Madrid to a draw if they want to qualify for the next round phase. so, Barcelona has had half way to the final phase of the Copa del Rey. plus, they have the advantage of playing at their own headquarters, Camp Nou. meaning, the probability of Barcelona to qualify for the next phase is very large. that way, Xavi has a big chance to win the Copa del Dey trophy besides La Liga. if that happens, Xavi will succeed in giving three trophies this season. although previously failed in the Champions League, also in the Europa League, however, as a Barcelona fan, I would be very happy if this scenario materialized.

But by the way, this is just a scenario that in fact Real Madrid will not let Barcelona advance to the next round. despite losing in the first leg, and the match will be held at the Camp Nou. that, will not have the effect of fear on Carlo Ancelotti's team, they will appear all out and work hard to overthrow Barcelona no matter what. This match is not only about the Copa del Rey trophy, but more about the prestige battle between the two big rivals from the Spanish club.
On the other hand, Real Madrid will also target another trophy, namely the Champions League and they will try their best to become a finalist in the competition.

In another theory even if Barcelona loses the game against Real Madrid they will be the first team in the league with less gap between themselves and Real Madrid, that's why there is no pressure for Barcelona. But since Barcelona won the last two El Classio games against Real Madrid if they win this game once again they will definitely take much more positive energy for the rest of this season.