Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Match preview | OneFootball

A massive clash now awaits FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey as they prepare themselves for the semi-final. As it happens, Diego Simeone’s impressive Atletico Madrid side are the opponents that the Catalan giants will be facing. Thus, for Barcelona, this match is set to be a big one.

For starters, a win here at the Montjuic Stadium in the first leg could be the perfect kind of motivation that the Catalan club needs right now. It would give Hansi Flick’s team a significant first-leg advantage, but it would also have deeper implications and significance following the side’s recent win in La Liga.

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Having lost to the Madrid-based side earlier this season in La Liga, this is Barça’s chance to get revenge and uplift their spirits. Moreover, a win against such a big opponent would also fuel the team with even more confidence to take on other challenges as well.

With a Copa del Rey final on the line, neither Barcelona nor Atletico Madrid can afford to lose. For that exact reason, this match will surely be one where neither side would be willing to give up until the final minute of each game. Fortunately for Barcelona, their form definitely helps their case.

Since the beginning of the new year, FC Barcelona have remained undefeated. With this game set to be the final one in February, if Barça manages to avoid defeat again it would mean that the Catalan giants would not have lost for the entire first two months of 2025.

In terms of recent form, Barcelona has won their last five games in a row across all competitions. Moreover, they have scored 13 goals in the last five outings and have conceded only one goal in the same time period despite playing a rather risky high-line.

As for Atletico Madrid, they are also proving to be a tough side to beat. Over the last five games across all competitions, Simeone’s team has managed to win three games and have drawn the other two, both with a 1-1 scoreline.

They also managed to hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw, proving just how difficult they can be to beat. However, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side is one that does not like to be restricted or limited in their approach, and there is a certain confidence in that team to deliver when it matters most.