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Looking to punch their spot in the final of this season’s Copa del Rey with another heavyweight statement, Atletico Madrid will travel to Catalonia for their second-leg showdown on Tuesday night.

Barcelona

Starting with the hosts, putting in a nightmare first-leg performance in the Spanish capital on February 12th, Barcelona are seeking what would be an iconic Copa del Rey miracle on Tuesday night. Completely blown away outside of Catalonia as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Atletico Madrid, Hansi Flick’s side find their dreams of a domestic sweep hanging by a thread. However, storming their way back to top spot in the La Liga standings, the former Bayern Munich boss saw his superstar squad produce a sensational display as they claimed a 4-1 romp at home against Villarreal. With their sole focus set on defending their La Liga crown in 2026, Barcelona will be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. In fact, the reigning Spanish champions have won all of their previous 13 consecutive showdowns in Catalonia across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to the start of October.

Barcelona Team News

Shown a late red card away in the Spanish capital on February 12th, Spanish international Eric Garcia will miss out through suspension here. Still dealing with a long-term knee injury, Flick’s side will also be unable to call upon academy graduate Gavi on Tuesday night.

However, recently returning from his own respective knee issue, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford should get some more minutes under his belt. With Flick expected to make a string of alterations on Tuesday, the likes of Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski will be handed a full recall.

Atletico Madrid

As for the visitors, putting in an iconic first-leg performance last month, Atletico Madrid are sat firmly in the driving seat when they travel to Catalonia on Tuesday night. Laying down a heavyweight marker on February 12th as they stormed their way to that empathic 4-0 victory, Diego Simeone’s men should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Likewise, extending on their Champions League adventure last week as they secured a thrilling 7-4 aggregate win against Belgium giants Club Brugge, Atletico have won their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-3. In fact, Simeone’s side have registered three consecutive victories for the first time since opening up 2026. It should also be highlighted, holding a commanding advantage in midweek, Atletico have suffered just a sole defeat on their travels since back on December 6th.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Not featuring over the past month and still dealing with a recent muscle injury, Atletico Madrid will once again be without academy graduate Pablo Barrios here. However, aside from the 22-year-old, Simeone’s side have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh concerns.

While there might be continued speculation over a move away from the Spanish capital, French superstar and ex-Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann should feature in Catalonia. Likewise, only making a cameo appearance off the bench on Saturday, Spanish international Marcos Llorente should be handed a full recall.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Key Factors to Consider

• When Barcelona and Atletico Madrid met for their first-leg showdown on February 12th, Simeone’s side stormed their way to an empathic 4-0 victory in the Spanish capital.
• Atletico have suffered just a single defeat on their travels since the start of December.
• Simeone’s side have won all of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-3.
• Barcelona have remarkably won all of their previous 13 consecutive showdowns in Catalonia across all competitions.
• Six of the last seven meetings between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Storming their way to a sensational 4-0 romp when they welcomed Barcelona to the Spanish capital for their first-leg battle on February 12th, Atletico Madrid hold what is a dominant advantage here. Dreaming of a repeat performance on Tuesday night, we could be treated to another Copa del Rey thriller from Catalonia. While Flick’s superstar squad might have won all of their previous 13 consecutive matchups in front of their own supporters, they are searching for what would be a real miracle in midweek. Two Spanish heavyweights who have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet, chances could come thick and fast.

Verdict: Ademola Lookman over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Olympusbet