Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The first leg of the Spanish Cup between the two sides ended in a 4-4 draw.

Atletico Madrid are all set to host Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey 2024-25 semi-final fixture. The first leg of the contest between the two sides was filled with goals. After a thrilling first leg, both sides met again for the LaLiga clash, where Blaugrana came out on top. Hansi Flick’s men yet again scored four goals.

Atletico Madrid will be at home for the second leg once again against Barcelona, against whom they fell prey to recently in the LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s men’s defence was left open once again, which helped Barca to take the advantage and secure three important points. As the LaLiga title is slowly slipping away from the hands of Atletico Madrid, they will make sure to seal a spot for the Spanish Cup final.

Barcelona will be away from home but will be feeling confident as they recently defeated Atleti. It is going to be a big confidence booster for them, and the hosts will be feeling some pressure building in from the start. The Copa del Rey semi-final fixture will be an interesting fixture to put emphasis on.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Thursday, April 3
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 IST / Wednesday, April 2: 19:30 GMT/ 14:30 ET/ 11:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atletico Madrid won: L-L-W-L- D

Barcelona won: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

Julian Alvarez is in decent form for Atletico Madrid. He has scored some very important goals for Atleti in their last few games. He is an essential part of Atletico’s early storm and has scored many goals during this period. Alvarez has scored goals in his last two matches against Barcelona and will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet yet again.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The Poland national football team forward has put up some good numbers this season for Blaugrana. For Hansi Flick, the 36-year-old remains the first choice in terms of the striker role. It is an important match for Blaugrana, which could help lead to their second title this season. Robert Lewandowski might emerge as the game-changer this time as well.

25G. pic.twitter.com/cQXTGcGQgl

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 30, 2025

Match Facts

• Barcelona are undefeated in their last 20 matches.
• Blaugrana are on a six-match winning streak.
• Atletico de Madrid have only been able to win one of their last five games.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @7/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @13/8 Skybet
• Robert Lewandowski to score @9/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Atletico Madrid will be without the services of Koke due to his injury. Robin Le Normand’s availability depends on his match fitness.

The medical tests carried out on Le Normand ruled out any serious injury, after he was substituted in yesterday's game following a clash of heads with an opponent in an aerial challenge for an aerial ball.The defender underwent tests in Barcelona, just after the blow, and later… pic.twitter.com/tW2WnQftBq

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 30, 2025

Barcelona will be without the services of Marc Andre ter Stegen, Dani Olmo and three more players as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Atletico Madrid won: 6

Barcelona won: 24

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Mandava; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Gavi, Pedri; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

Even though Diego Simeone’s men will be at home, it could be Barcelona who will go on to seal a spot in the Copa del Rey final.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Barcelona

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

Spain: RTVE Play App

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