The second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will take place on April 2 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. The score of the first match was 4-4. Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone's side started the first meeting excellently, scoring two goals by the sixth minute. Notably, for the first time in the 123-year history of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona was trailing by two goals at home by the sixth minute of the match. The capital team then conceded four goals but managed to recover and equalize. To advance to the Copa del Rey final, Atletico needs to defeat their opponent at home. The last time the team reached the final of this tournament was in 2013.
- The club is unbeaten in six consecutive Copa del Rey matches (5 wins and 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of Atletico's last 15 home games in this tournament.
- One of the teams did not score in 7 of Atletico's last 9 Copa del Rey matches.
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (3-4-3)
Juan Musso – Jose Maria Gimenez, Javi Galan, Clement Lenglet – Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios – Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
Midfielder Koke and defender Robin Le Normand are out due to injuries.
Barcelona
Eight goals in meetings between Atletico and Barcelona haven't been seen since 1997. The 4-4 scoreline in games involving the Catalans at their stadium was last recorded in 2019, when the hosts eventually defeated Villarreal 5-4. In the Copa del Rey, Barcelona hadn't seen such a result since 1956. To reach the final, Hans Flick's side needs to beat their opponent on their field. If the teams do not determine a winner after 90 minutes, extra time will be played.
- The Catalans have not lost in regular time in their last seven Copa del Rey matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
- At least four goals have been scored in 90 minutes in Barcelona's last eight matches in this tournament.
- In 4 of the club's last 5 Copa del Rey games, the score was opened in the first three minutes.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Inigo Martinez, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Ferran Torres.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, midfielders Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal, as well as defender Andreas Christensen, are unavailable.
Referee
Jose Luis Munuera Montero (Spain)
Matches – 18 (La Liga and Copa del Rey, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 44%.
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
In the first meeting, the opponents scored eight goals between them. However, the clubs often entertain spectators with high-scoring games in the Copa del Rey. In Atletico's last 15 home matches in this tournament, at least three goals have been scored in regular time. The same total was achieved in 10 of Barcelona's last 11 away Copa del Rey games.
This season, the upcoming opponents have already played three head-to-head matches in La Liga and the Copa del Rey. In all these encounters, three or more goals were scored. In La Liga, Atletico won away with a score of 2-1, while in Madrid, a convincing victory for the Catalans was recorded at 4-2. Moreover, last season, the teams also delivered a spectacular match, where Barcelona thrashed their opponent away with a score of 3-0.
I anticipate another high-scoring encounter, so my prediction is Total over 2.5 goals
