Atletico Madrid faces Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal following a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg. The match comes at a challenging time for Atletico, whose La Liga title hopes have diminished and who have suffered multiple setbacks in recent weeks. They see the Copa del Rey as their best chance to secure a trophy this season, especially after failing to progress in their last three semifinal appearances. Team news includes potential returns for key players as they look to overcome historical challenges and lift the trophy for the first time since the 2012/13 campaign.
Atletico Madrid's current performance in La Liga leaves them nine points off the top, making the Copa del Rey the prime opportunity for silverware this season.
After a 4-4 first leg against Barcelona, Atletico's aspirations for reaching the Copa del Rey final hinge on overcoming a challenging semifinal history.
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