Solari: Real Madrid is always favorites to win even in the Clasico
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari sees his side as the favorites to beat Barcelona in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
Real Madrid and Barcelona's Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo Alaves 3-0 on Sunday in the 22nd round of the Spanish league.
Real have raised their lead to 42 in the third place, behind Barcelona 8 points and Atletico by two points.
"Real are always favorites to win with our full respect for the opponent, we will only play to win," Solari said after the match.