COPA DEL REY SEMI-FINALS SET: REAL MADRID VS REAL SOCIEDAD, ATLÉTICO MADRID VS BARCELONA
The Copa del Rey semi-finals are set, and we’ve got two thrilling matchups for you. Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad, while Atlético Madrid will take on Barcelona. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the competition, with all four teams vying for a spot in the final.
REAL MADRID VS REAL SOCIEDAD
Real Madrid, 20-time cup winners, will visit San Sebastian in the first leg before hosting Real Sociedad in the return. The two teams have a rich history in the competition, with Real Madrid seeking to add to their impressive trophy haul.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and reach the final for the first time since 1988. They have been in impressive form this season, and their attacking trio of Brais Méndez, Takefusa Kubo, and Alexander Sørloth will be looking to cause problems for the Real Madrid defense.
ATLÉTICO MADRID VS BARCELONA
Barcelona, record 31-time winners, will host Atlético Madrid in the first leg before visiting the Metropolitano stadium in the return. The two teams have a fierce rivalry, and this matchup promises to be intense.
Atlético Madrid will be looking to reach the final for the first time since 2013, while Barcelona will be seeking to add to their impressive trophy haul. The two teams have already met twice this season, with Barcelona winning 1-0 in La Liga and Atlético Madrid winning 1-0 in the Supercopa de España.
MATCH SCHEDULE
The semi-finals will be played over two legs, with the first leg scheduled for February 25 and 26, and the return leg set for April 1 and 2.
- Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: February 25 (first leg) and April 1 (return leg)
- Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona: February 26 (first leg) and April 2 (return leg)
The Copa del Rey semi-finals promise to be thrilling, with all four teams vying for a spot in the final. The winner of the 2025 competition will be one of the big guns of Spanish football. Will it be Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, or Real Sociedad? Only time will tell.
