Even with the aftermath of Tuesday night’s clash between Barça and Atlético at Montjuïc, everyone is already looking ahead to the second leg, where everything is still up for grabs. After a thrilling first match, the tie remains as it started: level, with Atlético holding the slight advantage of playing at home. The first leg had all the ingredients to make us eagerly anticipate the decisive return fixture.
A First Leg Filled with Drama
The match kicked off with early goals from Julián Álvarez and Griezmann within the first five minutes. These two quick strikes seemed to put the visitors in control, leaving Barça on the ropes.
However, Hansi Flick’s team has shown impressive scoring ability in 2025, remaining unbeaten so far this year. The Azulgranas pulled off an unexpected comeback, with goals from Pedri, Curbasí, Íñigo Martínez, and, of course, Lewandowski, who came off the bench to join the party. Barcelona surged to a 4-2 lead, appearing to have sealed the game.
But just when it seemed over, Llorente and Sorloth struck back, bringing the tie back to square one. Now, everything will be decided in the return leg at the Metropolitano.
When Is the Second Leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinal Between Atlético and Barça?
Atlético de Madrid will host Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday, April 2.
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Kickoff time (USA):
- Eastern Time (ET): 3:30 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): 12:30 PM
- Central Time (CT): 2:30 PM
Where to Watch in the USA:
- ESPN+ (Exclusive streaming)
The match will be streamed live on ESPN+, the official broadcaster of the Copa del Rey in the United States.
Last Copa del Rey Precedent in Madrid
The red-and-white stronghold will host a historic Copa del Rey duel, as it will be the first-ever such encounter at the Metropolitano.
The last time Atlético hosted Barcelona in the Copa del Rey was in February 2017, when they were still playing at the Vicente Calderón. That semifinal first leg ended in a 1-2 victory for Barça, secured by goals from Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi. Antoine Griezmann scored Atlético’s lone goal in that match.