Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona prediction 02.04.2025 | Copa del Rey

• Competition: Copa del Rey
• Date: Wednesday, 2nd April
• Kickoff: 20:30 UK / 21:30 CEST
• Venue: Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid)

On Wednesday night at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, we will have an exciting Copa del Rey semifinal second leg between Atletico and Barcelona. In the first leg last month, in probably the most thrilling game of the season, the teams played 4-4. Hansi Flick's team were a significantly better side, but Atletico Madrid kept coming back, so that guarantees us an interesting second leg, too. 

Atletico Madrid's dreams about the La Liga title are likely over. With nine rounds left, they are nine points behind the league leader, Barcelona. Atletico Madrid didn't impress lately, as the only victory, if we look at the regular 90 minutes in the previous five matches, came in the game when Diego Simeone's team were knocked out of the Champions League. Last weekend, Atletico Madrid played 1-1 on the road against Espanyol. The guests didn't show much more than the home side, so sharing the points was the most realistic outcome. 

Barcelona have a great season. They are first in La Liga with three points more than Real Madrid, while in the Champions League, Flick's team have gone through the quarterfinal. Barcelona are in fantastic form with six wins in a row. In the previous game, they won 4-1 at home against Girona. The home side finished the match with an xG of 2.63, while the guests had only 0.49, so Barca's victory was well-deserved. 

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona pick: Barcelona to win AH (0)

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have already had three h2h matches this season. Interestingly, both sides won once, while the Copa del Rey first leg finished with a draw. However, in the last h2h game, just about two weeks ago, Barcelona won 4-2 at Metropolitano Stadium. Barca are in impressive form, and we should expect them to win again against Simeone's side.