If I were Real Madrid coach, I won't take that risk. We have already seen lots of upsets in Copa Del Rey and Real Madrid won't risk another. But the problem is they have to play against Atletico Madrid just 3 days later. Now this is real test for Real Madrid players, they have to advance to quarter finals of Copa and also try to retain first spot in league against tough opponent.
I think both matches will have same Real Madrid squad except 2-3 changes max.
they get used to have 3 to even 4 match within 8 days , they knew how to handle it as real madrid are a team with good squad depth every year except this year where there is a lot of players flop such as jovic and eden hazard have not show his bet form due the injury.
they can handle it i have no doubt about all of these issues.
atletico madrid will be a big challenge to maintain their pposition at the top.
the score line will not far from 0-0 or 1-0 i guess. it always been a close match.