FC Barcelona will face one of their biggest challenges of the season when they take on Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals on Thursday.
The Blaugrana qualified for the final four of the tournament with a 2-1 win over second-tier side Albacete last week.
Barca is fresh off a 3-0 win over Mallorca in La Liga over the weekend, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Marc Bernal.
The Catalans maintain their one-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the league table, while Atletico Madrid sit in third place, 13 points off the pace.
The Rojiblancos are looking to bounce back following a 1-0 loss at home to Real Betis on Sunday, just days after beating the same team 5-0 in the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals.
Barcelona were 3-1 winners in the previous meeting between the two sides this season at the Spotify Camp Nou in early December.
Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid
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When: Thursday, February 12 – 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Where: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
Where to watch in the United States: ESPN+
FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid Betting Odds
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FC Barcelona to win: +115
Draw: +290
Atlético Madrid to win: +200
Both teams to score (Yes/No): -260 / +196
Over/Under 3.5 goals: +110 / -134
Ferran Torres first goalscorer: +550
Julian Alvarez anytime goalscorer: +155
Lamine Yamal to score or assist: -135
Antoine Griezmann to score or assist: +115
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Atlético Madrid Team News and Predicted Lineup
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Diego Simeone has a number of injuries to navigate, including ailments to midfielders Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso and Nico Gonzalez, meaning youngster Rodrigo Mendoza could be in line for a start alongside club captain Koke in the heart of midfield.
Newcomer Ademola Lookman looks poised for another start, having already scored his first goal in Atleti colors in the 5-0 win over Real Betis last week. Giuliano Simeone is likely to man the opposite flank.
Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez — who Barcelona are keen on signing in the summer — are expected to make up the strike pair.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2): Juan Musso (GK) – Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri – Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Mendoza, Koke, Ademola Lookman – Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
FC Barcelona Team News and Predicted Lineup
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Hansi Flick has his own injury problems to deal with, as it seems both Raphinha and Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for Thursday's big clash.
Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo could both be in the starting 11 as a result, with Olmo playing in a wider role than he's accustomed to. With Pedri still out injured, Marc Bernal could get a rare start in midfield alongside Frenkie De Jong, who seems to have a recovered from a slight groin issue in time for the midweek clash.
Ferran Torres should lead the attacking line instead of Robert Lewandowski.
FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK) – Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde – Frenkie De Jong, Marc Bernal – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo – Ferran Torres.
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