Barcelona is gearing up for a monster Cup tie as they face off against Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final matchup. The Catalans have had a dominant run in the Cup so far but face a tough challenge against Atleti, who have been in top form.
Hansi Flick is expected to field his strongest available team for this crucial match. The lineup could feature Wojciech Szczesny in goal, with a back four consisting of Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, and Alejandro Balde. In midfield, players like Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, and Pedri are expected to start, while Ferran Torres could lead the attack.
Barcelona fans are eagerly anticipating this showdown between two footballing giants, and the outcome of this match could have significant implications for the rest of their Cup campaign. Stay tuned for more updates on Barcelona’s lineup and performance in the Copa del Rey.
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