US EditionAtlético Madrid Expected Lineup And Team News Vs. FC Barcelona, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final First Leg
- On Thursday, FC Barcelona travel to Madrid to face Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with kickoff times listed for multiple markets.
- After last season's cup success, FC Barcelona arrive as the most in-form team in Spain, having lost only one of their last 18 matches and beating Mallorca 3-0.
- With midfield doubts, Atlético face midfield problems after Pablo Barrios is ruled out and Johnny Cardoso remains a doubt, while Juan Musso is expected to keep goal over Jan Oblak.
- Pundits forecast a 2-2 draw, consistent with thrilling past contests driven by Atlético's counter-attacking style, leaving the tie to be decided at Camp Nou in March.
- Coverage also flags the fixture listed at 'Riyadh Air Metropolitano' and notes that Marcus Rashford will miss Barcelona's clash, tactically, Atlético will try to pounce early with Álex Baena and Giuliano Simeone down the wings.
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Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona look at their faces tonight, starting at 21:00 (Spanish peninsular time) in the Metropolitano. Rojiblancos and azuregranas look for a hole in the final of the Copa del Rey, and the semifinals, which will take place in the colchonero feud, presents itself as an indispensable match for both clubs. Barça arrives with several sensitive casualties, but on streak, while Atleti goes through a bad time of form.
The 2026 Spanish King's Cup has reached its decisive stages, with all eyes on the capital, Madrid, on Thursday evening as it hosts a heavyweight clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in the first leg of a fiery semi-final that promises plenty of excitement and competitiveness...
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