Atlético de Madrid will meet FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday. The match is scheduled for 9 PM local time at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Match Details and Viewing Information
This semifinal clash marks a significant moment for both teams. Atlético aims to snap a 13-year title drought in the Copa del Rey. In contrast, Barcelona aspires to defend their title and secure their 33rd Copa del Rey trophy.
- Date: Thursday
- Time: 9:00 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Where to Watch
Fans can catch the match live on various networks, including:
- 3Cat
- La 1 (TVE)
- RTVE Play
For those preferring real-time updates, live minute-by-minute coverage will be available on ARA.
Recent Form and Squad Updates
In their respective quarterfinals, Atlético de Madrid achieved a strong 5-0 victory over Real Betis. However, they faced a setback last weekend, losing to Betis 1-0 in their final league match. FC Barcelona, on the other hand, secured a 2-1 win against Albacete in the quarterfinals. They recently triumphed 3-0 against Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou.
Team News
For this important matchup, both managers will have to deal with key absences:
- Atlético de Madrid: Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, Nicolás González
- FC Barcelona: Andreas Christensen, Pablo Gavi, Pedri, Raphinha Dias, Marcus Rashford (last-minute withdrawal due to knee discomfort)
Probable Lineups
| Team | Formation | Probable Players |
|---|---|---|
| Atlético de Madrid | 4-4-2 | Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Mendoza, Koke, Baena; Lookman, Álvarez |
| FC Barcelona | 4-2-3-1 | Juan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Balde; De Jong, Bernal; Yamal, Fermín, Olmo; Lewandowski |
Match Officiating
The match will be officiated by referee Juan Martínez Munuera from the Valencian Committee, supported by VAR official Pablo González Fuertes from the Asturian Committee.
