Barcelona to Face Atlético Madrid in Copa del Rey Semifinals; Basque Derby Features Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao

The draw for the Copa del Rey semifinals took place on Friday, setting up two highly anticipated clashes. Barcelona will go head-to-head with Atlético Madrid in a heavyweight encounter, while the Basque derby will see Real Sociedad take on Athletic Bilbao.

Atlético Madrid secured their spot in this round convincingly, following a dominant 5-0 victory over Real Betis last Thursday, underscoring their strong form in the competition. Barcelona, on the other hand, promises a fierce challenge after eliminating Albacete with a 2-1 win.

In the other semifinal, the Basque derby will be renewed between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad booked their place in the last four by overcoming Alavés 3-2 in a hard-fought match. The first leg matches are scheduled to take place between February 10 and 12, with the return legs set for March 3 to 5.