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Barcelona Faces Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey Semifinal

2/12/2026

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The first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal features Barcelona versus Atletico Madrid on Thursday at 9 PM GMT at Metropolitano Stadium.
Barcelona are the defending champions, having defeated Albacete 2-1 to reach this stage.
Atletico Madrid advanced with a 5-0 win over Real Betis.
Atletico Madrid have Marc Pubill and Nicolas Gonzalez listed as questionable.
The return leg will take place at Barcelona’s Nou Camp on March 4.

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The first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal features Barcelona versus Atletico Madrid on Thursday at 9 PM GMT at Metropolitano Stadium.
Barcelona are the defending champions, having defeated Albacete 2-1 to reach this stage.
Atletico Madrid advanced with a 5-0 win over Real Betis.
Atletico Madrid have Marc Pubill and Nicolas Gonzalez listed as questionable.
The return leg will take place at Barcelona’s Nou Camp on March 4.