Barcelona Vs Atl. Madrid

Barcelona is set to host Atletico Madrid at their temporary stadium on Tuesday night for the opening leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. This highly anticipated clash will see two of Spain’s most dominant football teams battle for a place in the final.

Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals in emphatic fashion, delivering a commanding 5-0 victory over Valencia. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid also showcased their dominance with a 5-0 thrashing of Getafe in the quarter-finals, setting up what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of La Liga’s finest.

Both sides enter this fixture on the back of league victories. Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 win over Las Palmas, whereas Atletico Madrid eased past Valencia with a comprehensive 3-0 triumph. These results not only boosted their momentum but also reaffirmed their respective strengths ahead of the cup clash.

At present, Barcelona sits atop the La Liga standings, maintaining a slender one-point lead over Atletico Madrid, who occupy second place. With such fine margins separating them in the league, the Copa del Rey encounter adds another layer of significance, as both clubs aim to progress to the final, where they will meet either Real Madrid or Real Sociedad.

Historically, Barcelona has enjoyed the upper hand in their matchups against Atletico Madrid. Across 243 previous meetings, Barcelona has claimed victory on 110 occasions, while Atletico Madrid has emerged triumphant 77 times. The remaining 56 fixtures have ended in draws. These statistics highlight Barcelona’s historical dominance in the fixture, although Atletico Madrid has shown in recent years that they are more than capable of securing crucial victories against their Catalan rivals.

In terms of goal-scoring records, Barcelona has found the back of the net 456 times in their meetings with Atletico Madrid, significantly outscoring their rivals, who have managed 350 goals in return. The top scorer in the history of this fixture is Lionel Messi, who has netted 32 goals against Atletico Madrid, placing him well ahead of the second-highest scorer, Cesar Rodriguez, who registered 16 goals in this matchup.

Barcelona also holds the edge over Atletico Madrid in La Liga contests, winning 80 of the 175 league meetings between the two sides. Atletico Madrid has secured 53 victories in the Spanish top flight, with 42 encounters ending in draws. In recent years, Barcelona has enjoyed a strong run of form against Atletico in La Liga, winning five consecutive encounters before Atletico’s shock 2-1 victory at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in December 2024. That match saw Alexander Sorloth score a dramatic last-minute goal to hand Atletico a vital win.

Between January 2020 and October 2021, Atletico Madrid experienced one of their most successful periods against Barcelona, going five matches unbeaten in this fixture. During that time, they won three times, including two crucial victories in La Liga. However, their recent win in December marked their first away triumph against Barcelona since February 2006, breaking an 18-year drought at the home of the Catalan giants.

The Copa del Rey has seen Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face off on 47 occasions. Barcelona has won 22 times in the competition, while Atletico Madrid has emerged victorious in 16 encounters. Nine matches have ended in draws. In recent history, Barcelona has held the upper hand in Copa del Rey clashes between the two sides. Atletico Madrid’s last victory over Barcelona in this competition dates back to April 2000, meaning the Catalan club has remained unbeaten in their last six Copa del Rey meetings against their capital-based rivals.

With both teams eyeing a spot in the final, this semi-final clash is set to be an enthralling battle between two of Spain’s most formidable football clubs. Barcelona will be aiming to maintain their historical dominance over Atletico Madrid, while Atletico will be eager to build on their recent league success and break their Copa del Rey hoodoo against the Catalan side. With high stakes and fierce competition, this fixture is poised to be a thrilling spectacle for football fans worldwide.