Barcelona have faced Atletico Madrid three times already this season, and while Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone predicted little in the way of changes from either side, his opposite number is

Atletico Madrid will host Barcelona on Wednesday in what is expected to be a competitive conclusion to the Copa del Rey semifinals, especially after a dramatic first leg in February that ended in a 4-4 draw.

Barcelona are unbeaten in 2025, commanding the La Liga title race and playing like one of the best teams on the planet as they await the start of their Champions League quarterfinals bout with Borussia Dortmund. With the schedule starting to get increasingly crowded, the Catalans must dig deep to navigate the decisive part of the campaign.