Barcelona v Atletico Madrid: Teams confirmed for Copa del Rey second leg

"Barcelona will attempt to mount an insurmountable comeback against Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey semi-final tonight. The La Liga leaders find themselves 4-0 down ahead of the second leg, with the Blaugrana falling apart in Saudi Arabia for the first fixture. Nonetheless, the Spanish champions will be backing themselves to overcome the deficit and book their spot in the final, even if the odds are not in their favour."

"Barca are without defender Eric Garcia after he was sent off in the first leg, while veteran striker Robert Lewandowski has a fractured eye socket. Dutch playmaker Frenkie de Jong is out and Gavi remains a long-term absentee."

"Atletico boss Diego Simeone is expected to field a similar XI to the first leg, with Julian Alvarez and either Alexander Sorloth or Ademola Lookman leading the attack. Antoine Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez all scored last week."

Barcelona confronts Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg with a 4-0 deficit from the first match played in Saudi Arabia. The La Liga leaders attempt an unlikely comeback despite significant injury and suspension concerns. Barcelona will be without defender Eric Garcia, who received a red card in the first leg, striker Robert Lewandowski with a fractured eye socket, midfielder Frenkie de Jong, and long-term absentee Gavi. Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, is expected to field a similar lineup to the first leg, featuring Julian Alvarez and either Alexander Sorloth or Ademola Lookman in attack. The match kicks off at 20:00 on Tuesday with live coverage available on Premier Sports 1.

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