Copa del Rey: Barcelona v Atlético, chasing comeback, time, TV | OneFootball

This Tuesday, March 3rd, the doors of Spotify Camp Nou will open for a clash that promises excitement: the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid. The Blaugrana face a huge challenge after falling 4-0 in the first leg played at the Metropolitano on February 12th.

Barça’s challenge is to summon the spirit of 2011

To advance to the grand final, Hansi Flick’s team needs to win by at least four goals to force extra time. History shows that the “Culés” haven’t managed to score five goals against the “Colchoneros” since September 2011, when a Messi hat-trick sealed a 5-0 win in La Liga.

However, Barcelona’s spirits are high after reclaiming the top spot in the domestic league, following a 3-0 thrashing of Levante, and this weekend they extended their lead with a 4-1 victory over Villarreal, where Lamine Yamal shone with a hat-trick. The young winger will be the main attacking threat for the Catalan club.

Simeone’s Atlético, one step away from the final

For their part, Atlético de Madrid arrive with a golden advantage. “Cholo” Simeone’s team hasn’t won a title since the 2020/21 season and sees this Copa del Rey as the perfect opportunity to celebrate again.

With many Argentinians in the squad and a Julián Álvarez who has found his scoring touch again, the “Colchonero” will look to avoid any surprises and secure their place in the final against the winner of the tie between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad.

Joan García; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araújo, Alejandro Balde; Marc Casadó (or Bernal), Fermín López, Dani Olmo (or Marcus Rashford); Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Raphinha.

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