Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – Line-ups, stats and preview

Match Preview for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Atletico Madrid host Barcelona on Thursday night for the primary leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie.

The perimeters meet at this stage of the competitors for a second consecutive season, with Diego Simeone’s staff in search of revenge after being eradicated by Barcelona in final 12 months’s semi-finals.

Simeone’s aspect stormed to the ultimate 4 this time round, producing certainly one of their most full performances of the marketing campaign in a 5-0 demolition of Actual Betis within the quarter-finals.

Barcelona arrive in Madrid in wonderful kind, having received every of their final six matches in all competitions, scoring not less than twice in each a type of victories.

Hansi Flick’s aspect lead La Liga with 58 factors from 23 matches, boasting the strongest attacking file within the division after scoring 63 targets and conceding simply 23.

Staff information for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Atletico Madrid may welcome Marc Pubill again into rivalry after he missed the weekend’s league fixture because of sickness.

Nicolas Gonzalez stays a doubt with ongoing bodily points, whereas Johnny Cardoso is dominated out with a muscle damage.

Pablo Barrios can also be unavailable after struggling a thigh drawback throughout Atletico’s earlier Copa del Rey outing.

Barcelona proceed to handle a number of damage considerations, with Frenkie de Jong a doubt because of a groin concern.

Andreas Christensen stays sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament damage, whereas Gavi continues his restoration from a meniscus drawback.

Pedri is out with a hamstring damage, and Raphinha can also be unavailable as he continues to get well from a thigh concern.

Marcos Rashford may also miss the match after fighting a knee concern.

Giving an replace on his staff, Flick stated: “We’ve had some issues. Rashford isn’t prepared; he had a knock. It’s not excellent news, however I imagine in my staff. The state of affairs isn’t straightforward.

“We’re enjoying towards a incredible staff. I noticed the cup match towards Betis, and it was spectacular. Cholo is doing an ideal job at Atletico. I actually respect what I noticed. Will probably be a troublesome match tomorrow.”

Anticipated line-ups for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Mendoza, Koke, Baena; Griezmann, Lookman

Barcelona: Garcia; Martin, Garcia, Araujo, Cancelo; Bernal, Olmo, Lopez; Rashford, Torres, Yamal

Learn how to watch Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: TV channel, on-line stream

The primary leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will kick off on Thursday night, with an 8pm begin time within the UK.

The sport might be obtainable to observe on ITV4 and streaming is accessible on ITVX.

The stats for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

• Atletico Madrid have reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals in consecutive seasons
• Barcelona have received their final six matches in all competitions
• The Catalan aspect have scored not less than twice in six straight video games
• Barcelona have received the final three conferences between the 2 groups
• Atletico Madrid had been eradicated by Barcelona at this stage final season

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