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Atlético Madrid Faces Injury-Stricken Barcelona in Copa Semifinal

2/13/2026

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Atlético Madrid Faces Barcelona

The Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on February 12, 2026 will feature Atlético Madrid against Barcelona, with the second leg at Camp Nou.
Barcelona will be without Raphinha, Pedri, and Marcus Rashford due to injuries.
Atlético Madrid is inconsistent this season.
Atlético Madrid recently lost to Real Betis and will miss Pablo Barrios in midfield.
Ademola Lookman has made an immediate impact after joining the club.

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Vargas Joins Atlético

Obed Vargas, a 20-year-old midfielder for Atletico Madrid, transferred from the Seattle Sounders.
The move positions him for a Copa Del Rey debut against Barcelona.
Vargas has already played 25 minutes for Atletico Madrid.
He aims to secure a spot on the Mexican national team for the upcoming World Cup.
Vargas was named the best player under 22 in MLS.

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Atlético Madrid Faces Barcelona

The Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on February 12, 2026 will feature Atlético Madrid against Barcelona, with the second leg at Camp Nou.
Barcelona will be without Raphinha, Pedri, and Marcus Rashford due to injuries.
Atlético Madrid is inconsistent this season.
Atlético Madrid recently lost to Real Betis and will miss Pablo Barrios in midfield.
Ademola Lookman has made an immediate impact after joining the club.

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