Home / Football Betting Tips & Predictions Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Line-ups, stats and preview Atletico Madrid take on Barcelona on Thursday in the Copa del Rey. Read our in-depth preview here Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: February 11, 2026 02:26:10 pm GMT 3 min read Table of Contents1 Match Preview for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona2 Team news for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona3 Expected line-ups for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona4 How to watch Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: TV channel, online stream5 The stats for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona6 Prediction7 What To Do If You Have A Gambling ProblemMatch Preview for Atletico Madrid vs BarcelonaAtletico Madrid host Barcelona on Thursday evening for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie. The sides meet at this stage of the competition for a second consecutive season, with Diego Simeones team seeking revenge after being eliminated by Barcelona in last years semi-finals.Simeones side stormed to the final four this time around, producing one of their most complete performances of the campaign in a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis in the quarter-finals.Barcelona arrive in Madrid in excellent form, having won each of their last six matches in all competitions, scoring at least twice in every one of those victories.Hansi Flicks side lead La Liga with 58 points from 23 matches, boasting the strongest attacking record in the division after scoring 63 goals and conceding just 23.Team news for Atletico Madrid v BarcelonaAtletico Madrid could welcome Marc Pubill back into contention after he missed the weekends league fixture due to illness.Nicolas Gonzalez remains a doubt with ongoing physical issues, while Johnny Cardoso is ruled out with a muscle injury.Pablo Barrios is also unavailable after suffering a thigh problem during Atleticos previous Copa del Rey outing.Barcelona continue to manage several injury concerns, with Frenkie de Jong a doubt due to a groin issue.Andreas Christensen remains sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament injury, while Gavi continues his recovery from a meniscus problem.Pedri is out with a hamstring injury, and Raphinha is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a thigh issue.Marcos Rashford will also miss the match after struggling with a knee issue.Giving an update on his team, Flick said: Weve had some problems. Rashford isnt ready; he had a knock. Its not good news, but I believe in my team. The situation isnt easy. Were playing against a fantastic team. I saw the cup match against Betis, and it was impressive. Cholo is doing a great job at Atletico. I really appreciate what I saw. It will be a tough match tomorrow.Expected line-ups for Atletico Madrid v BarcelonaAtletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Mendoza, Koke, Baena; Griezmann, LookmanBarcelona: Garcia; Martin, Garcia, Araujo, Cancelo; Bernal, Olmo, Lopez; Rashford, Torres, YamalHow to watch Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: TV channel, online streamThe first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will kick off on Thursday evening, with an 8pm start time in the UK.The game will be available to watch on ITV4 and streaming is accessible on ITVX.The stats for Atletico Madrid v BarcelonaAtletico Madrid have reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals in consecutive seasonsBarcelona have won their last six matches in all competitionsThe Catalan side have scored at least twice in six straight gamesBarcelona have won the last three meetings between the two teamsAtletico Madrid were eliminated by Barcelona at this stage last seasonPrediction Atletico Madrid 1 2 Barcelona Atletico Madrid are strong at home and will be motivated by last seasons elimination, but Barcelonas current form gives them a clear edge.The Blaugrana look well placed to take control of the tie in the first leg.https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/2021551322353299928 Bet Here What To Do If You Have A Gambling ProblemWe understand that gambling can be fun, but it is always important to gamble responsibly. If you are struggling with a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to ask for help. There are people who can help you get on the road to recovery. Below, we have listed some helpful resources to help aid you on the road to recovery.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133GamCare: www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware: www.gambleaware.com Topics: Atltico de Madrid FC Barcelona Follow us: Mitch Fretton Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
