FC Barcelona Set to Face Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey Semifinals
The two sides meet in Barcelona for the first leg of the semifinals
FC Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, February 25 for the first leg of the Copa del Rey’s semifinals. This match follows Barcelona’s impressive form, having secured five consecutive victories across all competitions.
How to Watch and Odds
- Date: Tuesday, February 25
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Olimpico Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- Watch: ESPN+
- Odds: Barcelona -140; Draw +300; Atletico Madrid +330
Team News
FC Barcelona: Although Spanish star Lamine Yamal may not fully recover from his recent injury, he is still expected to feature in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, key players such as Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Inigo Martinez, and Ronald Araujo may return after being rested over the weekend.
Potential FC Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, I Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski.
Atletico de Madrid: Coach Diego Simeone is likely to field his best available players, including former Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso, who has regularly participated in domestic cup competitions this season.
Potential Atletico de Madrid XI: Musso; Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez.
Prediction
While the match promises to be a close contest, FC Barcelona must secure a victory ahead of the second leg scheduled for April 2. Prediction: FC Barcelona 2, Atletico Madrid 1.
