Atletico Madrid are set to host FC Barcelona in a fiery second-leg game in the Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final 2, as a nail-biting encounter will unfold tonight at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Footsteps From The Final. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/GCHZwG4KaG
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 1, 2025
The tie is currently poised in a thrilling position with the Copa Del Rey final at stake after the teams shared the spoils in a 4-4 draw on 26 February, in the first leg at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.
Real Madrid have sealed their passage to the finals following another thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad, advancing 5-4 in aggregate. The second semi-final tonight will set up a potential El Clascio or Madrid Derby in the Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Final on April 26 at the Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona Second Leg match in the Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final 2.
Read Also | Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-finals
Match Details
Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona
Tournament: Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final 2, Leg 2
Date: 3 April 2025
Time: 1:00 AM IST
Venue: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Broadcasting and Streaming Details
India: Fancode
UK: TNT Sports
Spain: RTVE Play App
Team News
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid's season is on the verge of collapsing after watching their Champions League dreams shattered after losing to city rivals Real Madrid on penalties in the RO16, and their La Liga title ambitions suffering a blow with only one win out of four in March.
They failed to keep up a two-goal advantage to lose 4-2 in their home league match against league-leaders Barcelona, before they came back from the international break with a 1-1 draw against Espanyol in an away match. Consequently, the Copa del Rey is Atletico's best hope to lift a trophy this season as they will be seeking to win the tournament for the first time since 2012-13.
One Way Out: WIN. pic.twitter.com/TtxOlYsJZ0
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) April 1, 2025
However, head coach Diego Simeone must look for the best combination before fielding his eleven tonight. Veteran midfielder Koke is set to miss this game, whereas Robin Le Normand is doubtful. Forward Angel Correa will serve the third of a five-match ban.
Vamos 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/78lOs0oVTB
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 1, 2025
The semi-final tie with Barcelona is perfectly balanced after Atletico scored two late goals to earn a 4-4 draw in last month's away leg, though the Rojiblancos may find themselves tensed by the fact that they have not advanced beyond their previous three Copa del Rey semi-final ties.
FC Barcelona
Unlike their hosts, FC Barcelona are still in the race to win three more titles alongside the Spanish Super Cup, won in January. The Blaugranas have registered a 20-game unbeaten streak in all competitions (W17, D3) since losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in December's league match at home.
They are sitting atop the La Liga table with 66 points in 29 games, are in the Champions League quarter-finals, and are on the verge of qualifying for a first Copa del Rey final since clinching it in 2020-21.
Ready. #AtletiBarça pic.twitter.com/1HdNcbZ6Ig
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 2, 2025
Interestingly, The Catalan side have defeated each of their last three away games against Atletico since losing 2-0 to them in a La Liga encounter in October 2021.
Barcelona gaffer Hansi Flick announced Raphinha and Cubarsi's return to the team. On the other hand, Marc Andre Ter Stegen returned to training but will not be available. Marc Casado suffered an unfortunate injury, while Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen are recovering from long-term injuries.
🚨 𝑺𝑸𝑼𝑨𝑫 𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑻 🚨#AtletiBarça | #CopaBarça pic.twitter.com/iq7oD4tDPy
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 2, 2025
Barcelona will gain confidence from the fact that they have advanced from eight of their last nine Copa del Rey semi-final encounters. They have also staged a stunning 4-2 comeback victory in LaLiga against Atletico at Metroplitano in early March.
Head-to-Head Stats (All Competitions)
Matches played: 245
Atletico Madrid won: 77
Barcelona won: 111
Draws: 57
Last 5 Meetings: Atletico vs Barcelona
Date | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|
16/03/2025 | Atletico 2-4 Barcelona | LaLiga 2024-25 |
26/02/2025 | Barcelona 4-4 Atletico | CDR 2024-25 Semis |
21/12/2024 | Barcelona 1-2 Atletico | LaLiga 2024-25 |
17/03/2024 | Atletico 2-4 Barcelona | LaLiga 2023-24 |
03/12/2023 | Barcelona 1-0 Atletico | LaLiga 2023-24 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Atletico Madrid
Juan Musso; Marcus Llorente, Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava; Giulliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul, Samuel Lino; Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann.
FC Barcelona
Wojciech Szczesny (GK); Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski.
Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Fantasy XI Prediction
Szczesny, Kounde, Gimenez, Llorente, Balde, Pedri, Yamal, Raphinha, Griezmann, Alvarez, Lewandowski