With the smallest advantage to maintain, can this Real Madrid team bear the pressure of knowing only a win will do in the Romareda if they don’t want to lose their grip on what would be their first trophy since 2003. There has been a new hunger and determination in the Madrid of recent weeks as coach Fabio Capello seems to be finally installing his personality into the team. Having said that it remains to be seen if the likes of Sergio Ramos, Robinho, Gago or Higuain will hold their nerve in such an important match. Zaragoza have been very good at home in the league this season, winning 12, drawing 4 and only losing twice, the last time being back in December when Valencia won 0-1. Since then, both Sevilla as well as Barça have lost on visits to Zaragoza. The locals are also in need of the points in their push for a UEFA Cup place and will be going all out for victory.

The bookies are calling a close contest for La Liga, with Madrid quoted as favourites at 1.73 while the best odds for Barça are 2.38.