Barcelona star Lionel Messi has never done THIS against Real Madrid (Image: GETTY) His Barcelona team-mates will be desperate for Messi to turn in a special performance tonight. The tie is hanging in the balance after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou. But for Real Madrid, tonight’s game is their biggest game of the season to date. Despite Santiago Solari claiming his side will not give up in the race for the La Liga title, Los Blancos know they have blown their chances now they’re sitting nine points adrift. Related articles Real Madrid have THREE ways of beating Barcelona in Copa del Rey tie Messi: Barcelona star praised by Real Madrid hero ahead of showdown This is the chance to get back at their El Clasico rivals and success in the competition and Champions League could turn a bad season into a very good one. Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will be desperate for his captain Messi to score his first ever Copa del Rey goal against Real Madrid. He has played against the club seven times in the competition which makes it even more surprising he has not hit the back of the net…