Copa del Rey Semi Final : Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Live, Preview and Lineups

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
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MATCH :	Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
COMPETITION :	Copa del Rey Semi Final
DATE:	04-03-2026
TIME:	01.30 AM IST   12.00 AM UAE
STADIUM	Stadium

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Barcelona 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid 

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:

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

Barcelona possible starting lineup:

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

Atletico Madrid could welcome back Marc Pubill, who missed the recent league fixture due to illness. The defender remains a doubt, but there is optimism he may return to the squad if he fully recovers in time for the clash.

Nicolas Gonzalez is also being monitored closely after struggling with ongoing physical discomfort. His availability will depend on late fitness assessments, leaving Atletico’s medical staff with a decision to make closer to kickoff.

Midfielder Johnny Cardoso has been ruled out with a muscle injury, dealing a setback to Diego Simeone’s midfield options. Pablo Barrios is likewise unavailable as he continues to recover from a thigh problem. The youngster was forced off after just 50 minutes in Atletico’s most recent Copa del Rey appearance, and he has not yet regained match fitness.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are dealing with several injury concerns of their own ahead of the encounter.

Frenkie de Jong is a doubt due to a groin issue that has limited his recent involvement. The Dutch midfielder’s presence will hinge on his recovery progress in the final training sessions.

Defender Andreas Christensen remains sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament injury sustained in December, keeping him out for an extended spell.

Gavi is still on the road to recovery following a meniscus injury suffered earlier in the campaign. The Spanish international is progressing but is not yet ready to return to competitive action.

Pedri has also been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, depriving Barcelona of one of their most creative midfield outlets. Adding to their concerns, Raphinha has not recovered from a thigh problem and will miss this fixture as well.

With both sides facing notable absentees and fitness doubts, squad depth could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of this highly anticipated contest.