Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview: Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup
Barcelona faces a daunting 0-4 deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey 2025/26 semi-final. Get team news, predicted lineups, live streaming details, and all you need to know.
With a place in the final on the line, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are set to clash in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Tuesday night.
Match Facts
This is the first leg of the Copa del Rey Semi-Final. The winner over two legs will secure a spot in the prestigious final.
The Blaugrana are enjoying a dominant season, currently sitting atop La Liga and maintaining an incredible unbeaten home record at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Diego Simeone’s side reached this stage after a hard-fought quarter-final win, relying on their trademark defensive solidity and clinical counter-attacks.
Barcelona won their most recent league encounter, but Atletico has a history of frustrating the Catalans in knockout competitions.
Barcelona remains without long-term absentee Gavi, while Atletico is monitoring the fitness of Antoine Griezmann, who is a doubt for the starting XI.
Predicted Lineup
Barcelona (4-3-3): Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; Pedri, Olmo; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Torres
Atletico Madrid (5-3-2): Musso; Ruggeri, Hancko, Pubill, Molina; Simeone, Koke, Llorente, Lookman; Alvarez, Sorloth
Prediction of AI
Barcelona enters the match as the favorite due to their fluid attacking style and home advantage. However, Atletico Madrid thrives as the underdog in two-legged ties. Expect Barcelona to dominate possession while Atletico looks to exploit set-pieces. A narrow home win is the most likely outcome for the first leg.
Score Prediction: Barcelona 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid.
Kick Off Time?
Competition: Copa del Rey (Semi-Final, First Leg)
Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Tuesday 3 March 2026
Stadium, location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
How to Watch in Spain, UK and US?
In Spain: Live on Movistar+ and RTVE (La 1).
In the UK: Available to stream via FansWorld or LALIGA+.
In the US: Exclusively available to stream on ESPN+.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
