Barcelona Aim To Reassert Clasico Dominance In Copa Del Rey Final

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are within touching distance of a possible quadruple this season, but their bitter rivals Real Madrid stand in the way once again.

While the Catalan club, also semi-finalists in the Champions League, are widely regarded as the strongest team in Spain at present, Carlo Ancelotti's inconsistent Madrid still have the chance to capture both remaining domestic trophies.

Madrid currently trail La Liga leaders Barcelona by four points, with another high-stakes Clasico looming in May. But before that, the two sides face off in the Copa del Rey final this Saturday in Seville.

Barca have comfortably outclassed Madrid in their two meetings this season. The first came in La Liga last October when Flick's side thrashed their rivals 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The second encounter saw them lift the Spanish Super Cup in January, beating Madrid 5-2 in Saudi Arabia - Flick's first trophy as Barcelona manager.

Despite his side's recent dominance, Flick was full of praise for his opposite number.