Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team news
Al Jazeera
March 2, 2026
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Barcelona faces a monumental task as they aim to overturn a 4-0 deficit against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal at Camp Nou. The match, set for Tuesday, March 3 at 9pm GMT, follows Barcelona's devastating first-leg loss in Madrid, where Atletico ruthlessly exploited Barca's defensive vulnerabilities to secure a commanding lead. With Hansi Flick's side needing a near-miracle to progress, the game has become a defining moment in their quest for the title.
Atletico arrives in Barcelona on a high, having secured a 1-0 win over Real Oviedo that propelled them to third place in La Liga—despite trailing Barca by 13 points. Their confidence is bolstered by Diego Simeone's tactical brilliance and a solid defensive record that has seen them hold off some of Europe's top teams. Meanwhile, Barcelona, despite their recent 4-1 demolition of Villarreal, where 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal scored his first career hat-trick, will need
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 3/2/2026