Tickets On Sale: Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid Copa del Rey Semi-Final Second Leg
Barcelona face the mountain of overturning a 4-0 first-leg deficit against Atlético at Camp Nou on 3 March. Here's everything you need to know.
The tie looks done and dusted on paper, but football has a funny way of making you eat your words — and Camp Nou on 3 March could be one of those nights.
The Situation Heading In
Atlético Madrid absolutely battered Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of this Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving Hansi Flick’s side needing one of the greatest comebacks in the competition’s history just to reach the final in Seville. It’s a massive ask, no two ways about it.
- Barcelona need to score four without reply, or five goals overall, to go through
- Kick-off is 9pm local time on 3 March at the renovated Camp Nou
- The winners face whoever comes through the other semi in the Copa del Rey final
Barça’s Rocky February
Flick’s men haven’t exactly been in the form you’d want ahead of a rescue mission of this magnitude. February was a proper mixed bag:
- Lost 2-1 at Girona in the league, dropping briefly off the top spot
- Bounced back to reclaim first place after beating Levante
- Also benefited from Real Madrid slipping up against Osasuna (2-1)
So the league form is there — just about — but the squad will still be carrying the psychological bruises from that Metropolitano hammering.
Atlético’s Comfortable Perch
Cholo Simeone’s lot can rock up to Camp Nou with their feet up, relatively speaking. A 4-0 cushion means even a defeat on the night doesn’t necessarily spell disaster, and that kind of comfort can be a massive advantage mentally.
That said, Atleti’s own league form hasn’t been spotless — three wins, a draw, and two defeats in recent weeks suggests they’re not exactly purring. Overconfidence is the one thing that could undo them, and Simeone will know that better than anyone.
Why This Match Is Still Worth Your Attention
Look, realistically, the tie is Atlético’s to lose. But the Camp Nou crowd, a fully fit Barça side desperate to defend their Copa title, and the sheer spectacle of a semi-final second leg means this is absolutely not one to miss. Stranger things have happened — and in the Copa del Rey, they usually do.
Get Your Tickets
If you fancy being in the ground for what could be a historic night — whether that’s a famous Barça comeback or Atlético booking their place in Seville — tickets are available now through MARCA Entradas. Grab your seats while they’re still going, choose where you want to sit, and get ready for a proper evening of football.