The stage is set for an electrifying Copa del Rey semi-final, as the draw conducted on Wednesday confirmed the matchups for this season’s last four.
Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona now know their next hurdles in the race for silverware, with both clubs eyeing a treble-winning campaign.
Defending champions Barcelona will lock horns with Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes encounter, while Real Madrid is set to face Real Sociedad in the other semi-final clash.
Both ties will be played over two legs, adding to the intensity of the competition. The first-leg fixtures are scheduled for February 25 or 26, with the decisive return legs set to take place on April 1 or 2.
For Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, this semi-final showdown is just the beginning of a fierce battle, as they are also set to meet in a crucial La Liga fixture on March 16.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will kick off their semi-final campaign away at Real Sociedad’s home in San Sebastian before hosting the return leg at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu.
With these exciting clashes on the horizon, Spanish football fans are in for a thrilling ride as the race for the Copa del Rey title heats up.
