Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Lineups, Predictions, Head-to-Head Stats, Live Score & Results

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Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Lineups, Predictions, Head-to-Head Stats, Live Score & Results

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 10:34 AM ET

The Copa del Rey semifinal has arrived, and one of the semifinal matchups is between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona. The semifinals of the Copa Del Rey will have two legs, and the first leg will be played today.

The first leg semifinal match will be played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. The second leg will be played in the first week of March.

Atletico Madrid advanced to the semifinal after beating Real Betis 5-0 away from home with goals from David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Ademola Lookman, Antoine Griezmann, and Thiago Almada.

FC Barcelona reached the semifinals of the Copa Del Rey after beating Albacete 2-1 away from home in the quarterfinals. Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scored the two goals that gave Barcelona the win.

Both teams last played each other earlier this season in La Liga. Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou with goals from Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres.

Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on December 2, 2025. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP via Getty Images)

Expected Lineups for Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona

Atletico Madrid

Goalkeeper: Juan Musso
Defenders: Matteo Ruggeri, David Hancko, Marc Pubill, Marcos Llorente
Midfielders: Koke, Rodrigo Mendoza, Antoine Griezmann
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone

FC Barcelona

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde
Midfielders: Eric Garcia, Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal

H2H: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona (Last Five Games)

December 2, 2025: FC Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
April 2, 2025: Atletico Madrid 0-1 FC Barcelona (Copa del Rey 2nd Leg Semifinal)
March 16, 2025: Atletico Madrid 2-4 FC Barcelona (La Liga)
February 25, 2025: FC Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey 1st Leg Semifinal)
December 21, 2024: FC Barcelona 1-2 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 FC Barcelona

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