"Atletico 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 Simeone's team seeking revenge after being eliminated by Barcelona in last year's semi-finals. Simeone's 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 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."
Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg in Madrid, seeking revenge after last season's semi-final elimination. Atletico advanced to the final four with a dominant 5-0 quarter-final victory over Real Betis. Barcelona arrive having won their last six matches in all competitions, scoring at least twice in each, and they lead La Liga with 58 points from 23 matches, scoring 63 and conceding 23. Atletico have potential returns and several doubts, while Barcelona face multiple injuries and absences, affecting squad selection and matchday options.
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