Don't Miss the Epic Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Clash: Your Complete Viewing Guide
Barcelona's defense of their Copa del Rey crown reaches a pivotal moment as the La Liga table-toppers journey to the Spanish capital to meet Atlético Madrid in the opening leg of their semifinal encounter on Thursday evening.
Straightforward victories over lower-division opponents Guadalajara, Racing Santander and Albacete have positioned Barcelona just 180 minutes away from reaching back-to-back Copa del Rey finals for the first time in this decade. Nevertheless, the challenge intensifies significantly with Atlético Madrid standing in their path.
Diego Simeone's squad demolished Real Betis 5–0 to advance to the semifinal stage after earlier eliminating Deportivo La Coruña and Atlético Baleares.
Hansi Flick's team overcame Atléti in last year's semifinal with a 5–4 aggregate victory on their way to claiming their 32nd Copa del Rey championship. Twelve months on, Barcelona will be hoping to recreate that success in their pursuit of another trophy in the tournament they've traditionally ruled.
Here's how supporters can view the opening leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona Kick Off?
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona Kick Off?
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona on TV, Live Stream
Supporters in the United States can catch the high-profile encounter on ESPN Select and the ESPN App. FuboTV provides another option to view the match, though an active subscription is necessary to access the platform.
ITV4 will air the fixture for viewers in the United Kingdom. Supporters can also stream the game via ITVX.
Regrettably, no current broadcasts are planned in Canada. Elsewhere in North America, Sky Sports serves as the destination for Barça fans in Mexico, with Sky+ offering the streaming option.
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App |
United Kingdom | ITV4, ITVX |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
Canada | Not Televised |
What's Next for Barcelona?
What's Next for Barcelona?
Barcelona will return to action on Monday Feb. 16 when they make the brief journey to face Girona in the concluding fixture of the gameweek in La Liga. For the first time since early January, the Catalans will enjoy a midweek break, with their following match set for Feb. 22 when they welcome the struggling Levante.
The return leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at home against Atléti is not scheduled until the first midweek of March.