The second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will take place on April 2 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. The score of the first match was 4-4. Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone's side started the first leg brilliantly, scoring two goals by the sixth minute. Notably, for the first time in the 123-year history of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona was trailing by two goals at home by the sixth minute. The capital team then conceded four goals but managed to come back and level the score. To reach the Copa del Rey final, Atletico must defeat their opponent at home. The last time the team reached the final of this tournament was in 2013.
- The club is unbeaten in six consecutive Copa del Rey matches (5 wins and 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of Atletico's last 15 home games in this tournament.
- One of the teams failed to score in 7 of Atletico's last 9 Copa del Rey matches.
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (3-4-3)
Juan Musso – Jose Maria Gimenez, Javi Galan, Clement Lenglet – Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios – Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
Midfielder Koke and defender Robin Le Normand are out due to injuries.
Barcelona
Eight goals in encounters between Atletico and Barcelona had not been seen since 1997. The 4-4 scoreline in Barcelona's home games was last seen in 2019 when they eventually defeated Villarreal (5-4). In the Copa del Rey, such a result for Barcelona had not occurred since 1956. To reach the final, Hans Flick's side needs to beat their opponent on their turf. If the teams fail to determine a winner in 90 minutes, extra time will be played.
- The Catalans have not lost in regulation time in their last seven Copa del Rey matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
- At least four goals have been scored in 90 minutes in Barcelona's last eight matches in this tournament.
- In 4 of the club's last 5 Copa del Rey games, the opening goal was scored within the first three minutes.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Inigo Martinez, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Ferran Torres.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, midfielders Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal, as well as defender Andreas Christensen, are out.
Referee
Jose Luis Munuera Montero (Spain)
Matches – 18 (La Liga and Copa del Rey, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 44%.
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
In the first leg, the teams scored a combined total of eight goals. However, the clubs often entertain fans with high-scoring games in the Copa del Rey. In Atletico's last 15 home matches in this tournament, at least three goals have been scored in regulation time. The same total was reached in 10 of Barcelona's last 11 away Copa del Rey games.
This season, the upcoming opponents have already faced each other three times in La Liga and the Copa del Rey. In all these encounters, three or more goals were scored. In La Liga, Atletico won away 2-1, while in Madrid, the Catalans secured a convincing 4-2 victory. Furthermore, last season, the teams also delivered a thrilling match, with Barcelona defeating their opponent away 3-0.
I expect another high-scoring encounter, so my prediction is Total over 2.5 goals
