Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview

• Tournament: Copa del Rey
• Date: Wednesday, April 02
• Kick-off Time: 8:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Spain

Barcelona will travel to Atletico Madrid for the second-leg semi-final clash of the 2024/25 Copa del Rey at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Blaugrana remain unbeaten across all competitions since December 21.

Hosts Atletico Madrid had a mixed start to their season and are sitting third in the La Liga table with 57 points after 29 games. Diego Simeone’s side are winless in their last five games and have registered 47 shots, 2,164 passes and 51.4% possession in the last five games. Julian Alvarez is the leading goalscorer on the roster with 11 goals whereas Antoine Griezmann tops the assists chart with five to his name.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are leading the top of the La Liga table with 66 points after 29 games. The Catalan giants have managed nine successive wins in the division and have registered 101 shots, 3,111 passes and 71.3% possession in the last five games. Robert Lewandowski is the top goalscorer in the league with 25 goals whereas Lamine Yamal is leading the assists chart with 11 to his name.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico Madrid captain Koke missed the last eight games due to a muscle problem and will be assessed before the cup tie. Attacker Angel Correa will remain suspended whereas Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann are expected to lead the frontline.

Barcelona Team News

As for Barcelona, players like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal and Marc Casado remain sidelined for this crucial tie. Attacker Dani Olmo has been ruled out for three weeks with an adductor injury. Defender Andreas Christensen will be assessed before the game.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Musso

Defenders: Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Reinildo

Midfielders: Simeone, Barrios, De Paul, Lino

Forwards: Alvarez, Griezmann

Barcelona predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Szczesny

Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde

Midfielders: De Jong, Pedri

Forwards: Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 245 times in the past, with Barcelona winning 111 of those games. Atletico Madrid have won only 77 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 57 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentinian striker will lead the line for the Colcheronos on Wednesday night. So far this season, the former Man City forward has made 28 goal contributions and has an xG of 1.96 from his last five matches.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The Polish striker has been in sensational form for the Catalan giants and is leading the race for the La Liga Golden Boot with 25 goals this season. Lewandowski has bagged 38 goals in all competitions and has accumulated a 3.36 xG in his last five games.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction

Atletico Madrid are winless in their last five games across all competitions and lost 4-2 to the visitors just before the international break. Los Rojiblancos produced a fine performance in the first leg and held Barcelona to a thrilling 4-4 tie. Following their exit from the Champions League, Copa del Rey seems to be the last chance of lifting a trophy for Diego Simeone's side.

As for Barcelona, they are sitting at the top of the La Liga table with a three-point lead and are favourties to win the coveted trophy this season. The Blaugrana are in the hunt for a treble and remain unbeaten in 20 games across all competitions.

Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona

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