| Barcelona wins | Draw | Atletico Madrid wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.475 | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Barcelona | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal
| LAST GAME: Real Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 3 PM EST
- Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
- Competition: Copa del Rey
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid | Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 3 PM EST |
| Barcelona odds | -172 |
| Atletico Madrid odds | +360 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Over 2 | -714 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview and Team News
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona come into this massive semifinal on the back of three wins in their last five games, the latest of which was a 4-1 victory over Villarreal.
Hansi Flick’s men have scored 11 goals during that stretch while conceding seven, which means that their defenders haven’t been in the best form.
Time to train, lads! 💪 pic.twitter.com/DYaSd8UbAx
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 2, 2026
Their 0-4 first-leg loss to Atletico will still sting, but Barça are also known for their comebacks. They showed clear attacking intent against Villarreal by keeping 74% possession and generating an impressive xG of 3.20.
Eric Garcia’s suspension is a big blow for the Blaugrana. Andreas Christensen and Jofre Torrents have been sidelined, while Gavi is a doubtful starter. Toni Fernandez and Frenkie de Jong are also unavailable.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid (4-3-3): J. Garcia; Balde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Kounde; Olmo, Bernal, Lopez; Raphinha, Ferran, Yamal.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Atletico Madrid already have one foot in the Copa del Rey final thanks to their 4-0 first-leg win in the semifinal.
The Colchoneros arrive unbeaten in four straight matches, including a narrow but decisive 1-0 win over Real Oviedo in La Liga on Saturday, courtesy of Julian Alvarez’s late goal.
Capi knows how to celebrate too 🙂↕️🤟 pic.twitter.com/tfCJRVn8li
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 1, 2026
Atleti’s attackers looked sharp in that game, taking seven shots from outside the box – an indicator of how dangerous they can be.
What impressed their supporters the most was their defensive organization (it always helps to have a clean sheet before facing Barcelona) and their passing accuracy of 85%.
Pablo Barrios is the only player who has been ruled out.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-4-2): Oblak; Diaz, Le Normand, Gimenez, Llorente; Baena, Mendoza, Koke, Simeone; Griezmann, Alvarez.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
- Pick: Barcelona to win
- Odds: -172 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid
Playing at home, Barça are the favorites. However, this applies to the game itself, not the aggregate result, as Atletico are still expected to advance to the final.
The Blaugrana conceded four goals without scoring even once in the first leg, and overturning that deficit would require something extraordinary. A win on the night is the realistic objective for Flick’s men. At home, they have avoided defeat in 21 of the last 23 meetings with Atleti.
Another factor working in Barça’s favor is their ball control – they’ve posted an average of 634 accurate passes per match in this tournament, which allows them to build well from the back.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Second half total – less than 2 goals
- Odds: -141 (20Bet)
We expect to see fewer than two goals in the second half. Barça, fueled by their aggressive approach and Lamine Yamal’s recent hat-trick, should dominate the first half.
However, Atletico are expected to fight back in the second and not allow their opponents to coast.
The visitors rank second in the tournament for fewest goals conceded (0.5) and, therefore, are defensively superior to Barcelona. The compact nature of their defense should limit clear-cut chances in the second half and prevent the game from opening up. Atletico have also kept three clean sheets in this tournament, second only to Deportivo Alaves (4).
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN (USA)
- TBC (Canada)
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