Barcelona gave Real Madrid a huge 4-1 spanking last time at the Santiago Bernabeu in a La Liga clash last season.

Real Madrid play host to Barcelona, this time out in a Copa del Rey semi-final tie.

Xavi has said he loves visiting the Bernabeu, and has urged his players to be brave if they want to win the tie.

He said: “Going to Santiago Bernabeu always turns me on.

“I’d like to play, I’d love to. It’s a great feeling and that’s why I tell my players that they have to be brave. We are in a good situation.

“We have the opportunity to win a title. It is an opportunity to react. We will go out to win and show our personality.”