LIVE - Copa del Rey: Griezmann and Atlético challenge Barça in the semi-finals

The Catalan prodigy will, obviously, be watched (very) closely by the Madrid defense this evening.

The former French international, who has had a very decent season with the Rojiblancos so far, has scored 14 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions since the start of the 2024-25 season. A danger that still weighs heavily on opposing defenses.

With 31 Copa del Rey titles to its name, FC Barcelona is the most successful club in the competition. Atlético de Madrid has 10.

On December 21, the Rojiblancos pulled off a huge coup by coming to dictate their law to Barcelona, ​​to win against the Catalans (1-2), at the very end, in order to take the lead in La Liga. Diego Simeone's men will try to achieve the same performance tonight to take a significant advantage, on the sidelines of the return match in Madrid.

Tonight in Barcelona, ​​Blaugranas and Colchoneros will engage in an intense battle in this first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Barça, leader of La Liga - equal on points with Real Madrid, but ahead on goal difference - receives Atlético, 3rd in the championship, just one point behind the leader. A clash, therefore, between two Spanish giants, in top form.

Antoine Griezmann is obviously a starter for Madrid. French defender Clément Lenglet is also in the game.

French right-back Jules Kounde starts, while Ferran Torres takes Robert Lewandowski's place at the forefront of the Blaugrana attack for this match.

FC Barcelona : Szczesny – Koundé, Cubarsí, Martínez, Balde – De Jong, Pedri – Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha – Torres

Welcome to LeFigaro.fr to follow live commentary of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg between FC Barcelona and Antoine Griezmann's Atlético de Madrid! Kick-off 9:30 p.m.