The Copa del Rey semifinal second leg ignites tonight as Atlético Madrid host Barcelona at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. CEST (2:30 p.m. ET). After a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg, it’s all to play for—winner takes a spot in the April 26 final in Seville. We’ve got your complete guide: live stream options, VPN tips, team news, predicted lineups, head-to-head stats, odds, and what’s trending on X. Buckle up for a Spanish football epic!
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona Live
Spain: Tune into RTVE La 1 or Movistar+ Copa del Rey (M52 O107) at 9:30 p.m. CEST; stream via RTVE Play (free) or Movistar+ app (€11-€30/month). Highlights on TVE’s Estudio Estadio post-match.
US: Catch it on ESPN+ at 2:30 p.m. ET ($9.99/month); Spanish commentary on ESPN Deportes.
Global: X buzz points to beIN Sports (MENA), Fox Sports (Latin America), and Sky Sports (UK, tape-delayed)—check local listings.
Why RTVE? Spain’s public broadcaster nabbed this high-stakes clash, while ESPN+ continues its Copa coverage for US fans.
Stream Anywhere with a VPN
Geo-blocked? A VPN’s your key. NordVPN (£3-£11/month) or ExpressVPN (£6-£10/month) unlock RTVE or ESPN+—set your server to Spain or the US. X fans swear by NordVPN for lag-free streams; both offer 30-day refunds. Pair it with your subscription, bypass restrictions, and you’re pitchside!
Match Preview: All Square, All to Play For
Atlético Madrid (2nd in La Liga, 63 points) stunned Barcelona with a 2-0 lead inside six minutes in the first leg on February 25, only for Barça to roar back to 4-2 before late strikes from Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sørloth leveled it at 4-4. Diego Simeone’s men thrive at home (10-2-2), and Julián Álvarez (5 Copa goals) is their ace. Barcelona (1st, 66 points) are unbeaten in 20 across all competitions, with Robert Lewandowski (17 goals) and Lamine Yamal (8 assists) in scintillating form. After a 2-1 La Liga win over Atleti in December, can they conquer the Metropolitano again?
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Atlético Madrid: Koke’s out (thigh), Pablo Barrios is doubtful (hamstring), but Sørloth’s late heroics could earn him a start. Antoine Griezmann (4 goals) is a lock. Predicted XI (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Llorente, Gallagher, De Paul, Lino; Álvarez, Griezmann.
Barcelona: Dani Olmo (hamstring) is sidelined until late April, but Frenkie de Jong’s back in rhythm. Hansi Flick might stick with Ferran Torres over Lewandowski. Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Koundé, Martínez, Cubarsí, Baldé; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Torres.
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
Recent clashes lean Barcelona’s way:
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2025 | Barcelona | Atlético | 4-4 | Copa del Rey |
| Dec. 22, 2024 | Barcelona | Atlético | 1-2 | La Liga |
| Mar. 17, 2024 | Atlético | Barcelona | 0-3 | La Liga |
| Dec. 3, 2023 | Barcelona | Atlético | 1-0 | La Liga |
| Apr. 23, 2023 | Atlético | Barcelona | 0-1 | La Liga |
Note: Barcelona’s won 3 of the last 5, but Atlético’s December upset and the 4-4 thriller show this tie’s razor-thin.
Odds and Prediction: Who Advances?
Bet365 odds: Atlético +180, Barcelona +150, Draw +230 (over/under 2.5 goals). Atlético’s home fortress and attacking shift give them a puncher’s chance, but Barcelona’s form (4 straight La Liga wins) and depth edge it. Prediction: Atlético 1-2 Barcelona (5-6 agg)—Lewandowski seals it late.
Why It’s Unmissable
With the aggregate tied at 4-4, this is a straight shootout—extra time and penalties loom if it’s level after 90. Barcelona chase their 32nd Copa title; Atlético their 11th. Nine games into 2025, both are in top gear—expect fireworks at the Metropolitano!