Atlético de Madrid Set to Face Barcelona in Copa del Rey Semifinal

omidbasir- Atletico Madrid will host Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. The two teams met in the same round of the knockout tournament last season, with Barcelona advancing to the next stage. The return match is slated for March 3 or 4.

Despite a recent setback in LaLiga against Real Betis, Atletico Madrid enters the Copa del Rey matchup against Barcelona with high hopes. Under the leadership of Diego Simeone, the team aims to secure a strong result on Thursday to confidently approach the second leg.

Conversely, Barcelona arrives at the match against Atletico Madrid in good form and high spirits. The Catalan side is optimistic about achieving a positive outcome at the Metropolitano.

The first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 21:00.

Fans can watch the match live on La 1 TVE, TV3, and Movistar. Additionally, the game will be covered by Radio MARCA with live commentary available on MARCA.com. Coverage will begin two hours prior to kickoff, including pre-match analysis and lineup announcements. After the match, fans can read a recap, player interviews, and view highlights of the best plays and goals.

Atletico Madrid has reached this stage of the Copa del Rey after eliminating Atletico Baleares, Deportivo, and Real Betis.

Barcelona, on the other hand, advanced in the tournament by defeating Guadalajara, Racing de Santander, and Albacete.