Tonight, La Liga, the African Cup of Nations, the Copa del Rey and the League Cup are all played, and the African Cup ushers in a strong dialogue, but the defending champions Algeria are currently in a precarious situation. Real Madrid and Barca returned from Saudi Arabia and were greeted by a Copa del Rey competition. Arsenal and Liverpool will decide the second semi-final match of the League Cup.
Ivory Coast vs Algeria
African elephants have always been Africa's strongest, and they have the goal of competing for the title of this African Cup of Nations after the World Preliminary Round. In the last round, there was a 2:2 draw with the dark horse Sierra Leone, and the final battle could be qualified as long as it was a draw, and even if it was lost, it was a high probability of qualifying.
Defending champions Algeria failed to win two games, or even score a goal. The last round of 0:1 upset to Equatorial Guinea, playing two teams that are not strong, facing Côte d'Ivoire, Mahrez's former champions are on the string, must win to have a chance to qualify.
In the past, there were more draws between the two sides, and Côte d'Ivoire had the upper hand slightly, and this battle was optimistic about Côte d'Ivoire in better form.
Côte d'Ivoire is undefeated.
Getafe vs Granada
Getafe lost 1-0 to Sevilla in the last round, ending a two-game winning streak. The away game has not been won so far, but it has a certain strength at home, and it has also beaten Real Madrid before.
Granada drew 1-1 with Barca in the last round, directly defeated Atletico Madrid, and was a strong team killer, unbeaten in 7 rounds. However, there is only 1 win in 10 away games, and there are more draws, but the current combat strength is stronger than Getafe, and the past matches are also in an advantage.
Granada is undefeated.
Elche vs Real Madrid
Elche beat Villarreal 1-0 in La Liga in the last round, two consecutive wins or upset, and the recent form is really good. Only two games were lost at home, there is a certain amount of combat power, and the next two games for Real Madrid are challenges. The team's limited strength to play a good defensive counterattack is still a good chance.
Real Madrid's Super Cup defeated Biba to win the title, morale is greatly boosted, the current four consecutive wins, the next double line from Elche to grab points. In the past, Real Madrid had an absolute advantage, and this battle is optimistic that Real Madrid will pass the pass smoothly.
Real Madrid wins.
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal drew with Liverpool last week and played very hard, bringing suspense back home with fewer players. The North London derby was also postponed at the weekend, and the Arsenal squad was greatly impacted, but the Gunners, who are good at cup matches, still have some strength, especially at home.
Liverpool beat Brentford 3-0 at the weekend, and although several main players went to play the African Cup of Nations, they were still in the overall advantage and continued to maintain their impact on Manchester City against Chelsea. However, there are also losses in the squad and physical fitness, the past has been dominant, and the data has gradually skewed towards the Reds, optimistic about Liverpool.
Liverpool are unbeaten in regular time.
Bilbao vs Barcelona
Biba lost 2-0 to Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, but beating Atletico was also a task, and the team has performed well in various cup competitions. Returning to Barcelona, Biba still used defensive counter-attack tactics.
Barca lost to Real Madrid in the Super Cup overtime and have a certain rebound from before. At the same time, he was unbeaten in 5 rounds in La Liga, and once again saw the hope of fighting for four, so the focus should also be on the league. Parc de la Rey should also be defended against a freak like Biba.
In the past, Biba was at a disadvantage, but the strength was not bad, and this battle was careful to prevent a draw.
Barca are undefeated.