Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to reignite their rivalry in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, following Wednesday's draw that paired the two Spanish powerhouses against each other. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the
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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to reignite their rivalry in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, following Wednesday’s draw that paired the two Spanish powerhouses against each other. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the other last-four encounter.
A Familiar Copa Rivalry
The last time these two sides clashed at this stage of the competition was in 2017, when Barcelona edged past Diego Simeone’s Atletico 3-2 on aggregate. This time, however, with both teams in strong form and desperate for silverware, the tie promises to be even more intense.
Key Dates and Venues
The first leg will take place on February 26, with the decisive return fixture set for April 2 in Madrid, where Atletico will have the advantage of playing in front of their home crowd.
With Barcelona chasing another Copa del Rey crown and Atleti eager to dethrone them, this semi-final has all the ingredients of a classic. Expect high drama, tactical battles, and no shortage of fireworks when these two giants take the field.
