Copa Del Rey is all set to feature a high-voltage match at Olimpic Luis Companys when Barcelona will welcome Atletico Madrid to play the first leg of the semifinal. Barcelona are the most successful team in the history of Copa Del Rey with 31 trophies, while Atletico Madrid won this competition 10 times.
Barcelona are in flying form this season under Hansi Flick and are now leading the league table with 54 points. Additionally, they have also qualified for the round of 16 of the Champions League, where they will meet against Benfica. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are also in a good rhythm in La Liga, standing in 3rd with only one point behind Barcelona. Let’s see if they can beat the league leader in the Copa Del Rey.
Stats & Facts
- Atlético Madrid won their last encounter against Barcelona in La Liga, securing a 2-1 victory in December 2024.
- Barcelona have not lost a single match against Atletico Madrid in Copa Del Rey.
- Barcelona has been solid at home, winning 8 of their last 10 matches at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys.
- Diego Simeone’s team has won just 4 of their last 10 away matches in all competitions, which could be a concern against a strong Barcelona side.
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) and Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) have been key players, with both having scored over 15 goals in all competitions this season.
- The last time these two teams met in the Copa del Rey was in the 2016-17 semifinals, where Barcelona advanced with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Atlético.
Team News
Barcelona have a major doubt on Lamine Yamal ahead of this match as he missed Monday’s training due to an injury. However, manager Hansi Flick is hopeful to get him fit before the match and will wait for him until the last. Flick said, “We will have to wait to see if he can play, I see the situation as positive from what the doctor has told us. And we want him to be with us.”
Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain out of the squad due to their injuries, but Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, Frankie de Jong, and Ronald Araujo have returned from injury and are available for the selection.
As for Atletico Madrid, Juan Musso is likely to continue between the bars as he has been playing as a regular starter in this competition instead of Oblak. But captain Koke will miss the match as he has not recovered yet. The rest of the players are fit and ready to fight for the glory.
Possible Lineup for Barcelona:
Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, I Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Musso; Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez
Prediction: Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid will be desperate to register their first win over Barcelona in Copa Del Rey. But Barcelona, as the home team with a good rhythm, can be a difficult team for the visitors. Since they both are in a good condition, we are expecting a draw between the two sides at Estadio Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Betfair Odds
Barcelona: 1.65
Draw: 4.21
Atletico Madrid: 4.68
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