FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid will face each other in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey in an exciting duel that will take place at the Estadio Lluís Companys. Both teams come with their own strengths and weaknesses, promising a match full of excitement and intensity.
Barcelona, the most successful team in the history of the Copa del Rey, will seek to defeat Atlético de Madrid in the first round of the knockout stage. The Catalan team has had a successful year so far, with 11 victories and 2 draws in the 13 matches played in 2025. On the other hand, Atlético de Madrid has performed well this season, having won 8 of the 12 matches played, drawn 3, and lost only 1 across all competitions.
The most recent encounter between these two teams dates back to December 21, when Atlético de Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1, marking the last home defeat for the Blaugranas. This match will be crucial for both teams' aspirations to advance to the Copa del Rey final.
Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid's coach, will be without Koke and César Azpilicueta due to muscle injuries and physical discomfort, respectively. Barcelona, for its part, arrives at the match with a positive streak and the hope of maintaining its unbeaten record this year.
In terms of La Liga, Barcelona currently leads by one point over Atlético de Madrid. Despite having difficulties scoring in their recent matches, the Catalan team remains one of the favorites in the competition. Atlético, meanwhile, has the opportunity to reach a final for the first time in 12 years, adding extra motivation to the match.
Both teams are preparing for an exciting clash that will determine which team will advance to the final of the Copa del Rey. The match will take place on Tuesday, February 25, at Estadio Lluís Companys, promising to be a clash full of intensity and excitement for football fans.
