Lamine Yamal, the forward for Barcelona, was visibly frustrated during a recent LaLiga match against Mallorca, reflecting the pressure on his team as they face off against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. This encounter will see the two clubs squaring off once again in a rematch of last year’s semifinals, where Barcelona narrowly advanced with a 5-4 aggregate score.
Barcelona, managed by Thomas Flick, has been on a strong trajectory with only one defeat in their last 18 matches, a setback against Real Sociedad. However, they will be entering this crucial match without key players Raphinha and Marcus Rashford, both sidelined due to injuries. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid has been inconsistent in their results, showcasing their capability with a significant 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey before surprisingly losing to the same team 1-0 at home just a week later.
The match between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona is scheduled for Thursday at 21:00, and fans can catch all the action live on La1 and Movistar Plus. As both teams aim for a spot in the final, the match promises to be an electrifying showdown, highlighting the intense rivalry between these two historic clubs.