Spain’s oldest football competition, the Copa del Rey, has announced its semifinal matchups. In a draw that marks a rare instance of three top-tier teams reaching the final four, Barcelona will face off against Atletico Madrid. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, will clash with 20-time cup winners Real Madrid.
Barcelona, who last lifted the trophy in 2021, will host Diego Simeone’s side in the first leg before visiting Metropolitano Stadium for the return match. Atletico Madrid, second in LaLiga and a point ahead of Barcelona, has won the trophy ten times.
The other semifinal matchup pits Real Sociedad against Real Madrid. This is only the second time since 2014 that all three top teams have reached this stage. The first leg will take place on February 25, with the return legs set for April 1 and 2.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/12/barcelona-to-play-atletico-madrid-in-copa-del-rey-semifinals