The Copa del Rey semi-final draw, held on February 12, 2025, has set up two exciting matchups: FC Barcelona will face Atlético Madrid, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad.
The first legs of these semi-finals are scheduled for February 25 and 26, with the return legs planned for April 1 and 2. The final will take place on April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville.
This draw keeps alive the potential for a much-anticipated ‘El Clásico’ final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, something that hasn’t happened in over ten years. Historically, Real Madrid has the upper hand in Copa del Rey finals against Barcelona, winning 11 out of 18 encounters, including a 2-1 victory in the 2014 final.
In their most recent semi-final meeting in 2017, Barcelona triumphed over Atlético Madrid with a 3-2 aggregate score.
As the tournament progresses, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are still in the hunt for a treble, aiming for victories in LaLiga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. Currently, Real Madrid leads LaLiga with 50 points, just one point ahead of Atlético Madrid, while Barcelona is in third, a point behind Atlético.
The upcoming semi-finals promise to be thrilling, with all four teams battling for a coveted spot in the final and the chance to claim the prestigious Copa del Rey trophy.
