These Are the Copa Del Rey Semifinal Matchups

Barça’s road to a domestic treble runs through a challenge of the highest order. Following the draw in Las Rozas, the Blaugrana will face Atlético de Madrid in a heart-stopping semifinal that will get underway at the Metropolitano

The Copa del Rey MAPFRE semifinals now have their roadmap. FC Barcelona, driven by the ambition to repeat a clean sweep of domestic titles and conquer Europe, will have to overcome Atlético de Madrid to reach the grand final

Key points of the tie:

First leg: To be played on Thursday, February 12 in Madrid.
Second leg: On Tuesday, March 3 at a Spotify Camp Nou already expecting 62,000 fans.
A packed schedule: Between both matches, Atlético will fight for their European future against Club Brugge, while Barça will face the second leg just ahead of the Champions League round of 16.

On the other side of the bracket, Spanish football will come alive with a historic Basque derby. Athletic Club and Real Sociedad will battle for the second place in the final, with the decisive match to be played in San Sebastián.

A date with history in Seville: the grand final has been brought forward to April 18 at La Cartuja Stadium. The change aims to avoid a clash with the April Fair, ensuring that the Andalusian capital becomes a true celebration for the fans who make it past this penultimate round.

With the bracket now set, the Copa del Rey MAPFRE enters its most decisive and thrilling stage. As Barça and Atlético gear up for a two-legged tactical battle that will put the depth of their squads to the test, the Basque derby promises to set the north ablaze with the passion only an Athletic–Real Sociedad clash can generate.