Can Barcelona pull off the impossible? Trailing 4–0 from the first leg, the Copa del Rey holders head into Tuesday’s second semi-final leg at Camp Nou needing nothing short of a footballing miracle. Here’s your complete Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match preview, prediction, teams, timings, and how to watch guide.
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid |
| Competition | Copa del Rey 2026 Semi-Final (2nd Leg) |
| Date | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM ET / 1:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain |
| First Leg Result | Atletico Madrid 4–0 Barcelona |
| Aggregate (Atletico lead) | 4–0 |
How to Watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
| Country | TV / Live Stream |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Premier Sports 1 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Not televised |
Match Preview — The Mountain Barcelona Must Climb
The first leg was an unmitigated disaster for Hansi Flick’s side. An Eric García own goal opened the floodgates at the Metropolitano, before Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julián Alvarez ran riot to seal a humiliating 4–0 result. Barcelona need five goals — without reply — to win on aggregate.
The good news? Camp Nou has been a fortress. Barcelona have won all 10 home matches since returning in November, and the returns of Pedri and Raphinha inject serious quality back into a lineup decimated by injuries in the first leg.
The bad news? Robert Lewandowski is out with a fractured eye socket, while Frenkie de Jong (hamstring) is sidelined until April. Eric García is suspended after his red card, with Gerard Martín stepping in alongside Pau Cubarsí in defence.
For Atletico, Pablo Barrios and Johnny Cardoso are both injured, opening the door for Marcos Llorente and Koke in midfield. Julián Alvarez and Sørloth — who combined for six goals in February alone — remain lethal on the break.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): J. García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; Pedri, Olmo; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Torres
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Musso; Molina, Hancko, Pubill, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Álvarez, Sørloth
Prediction
Barcelona have the home crowd and the firepower for a big win — but overturning a four-goal deficit against Simeone’s watertight defensive unit is a different challenge entirely. Expect a high-scoring Barça victory, but Atletico to advance.
Predicted Score: Barcelona 3–2 Atletico Madrid (Atletico advance 6–3 on aggregate)
The Copa del Rey is Spain’s premier domestic knockout cup competition, with a history stretching back to 1903 — making this semi-final clash one of football’s most storied stage matchups.
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FAQs
Q: What time does the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey match kick off?
The second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final kicks off at 8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Camp Nou in Barcelona, and can be watched on ESPN (USA) and Premier Sports 1 (UK).
Q: What is the score prediction for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid?
Most analysts predict a Barcelona win on the night — likely 3–2 — but Atletico Madrid are still expected to advance to the final on a 6–3 aggregate score, given their commanding 4–0 lead from the first leg.
