Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted Lineups for Copa del Rey Semi-Final 2024-25
Published February 25th, 2025 - 08:34 GMT
The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is set to host a thrilling encounter tonight as Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals 2024-25.
This high-stakes clash is not just a battle for a spot in the final but also a showdown between two of La Liga's biggest giants, making it one of the most anticipated fixtures in Spanish football. Match Details: Kickoff Time & TV Broadcast
The game kicks off tonight, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 23:30 Saudi time (21:30 CET) and will be broadcast live on SSC Sports 1 HD, with commentator Fahad Al-Otaibi. Barcelona's Predicted Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid
Goalkeeper: Wojciech SzczęsnyDefense: Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro BaldeMidfield: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo
Attack: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha Atletico Madrid's Predicted Starting XI vs Barcelona
Goalkeeper: Juan MussoDefense: Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Javi GalánMidfield: Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino
Attack: Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez
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