Get ready for an epic football showdown at Camp Nou! The stage is set for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Barcelona, facing a daunting four-goal deficit from the first leg, is on a mission to perform a footballing miracle and reach the Spanish Cup Final for the second year in a row. Will they pull off the unthinkable? Join us for live updates and commentary as we witness history in the making. But here's where it gets controversial... Are the odds stacked against Barcelona, or can they rise above the challenge? And this is the part most people miss... The key to Barcelona's success might just lie in the strategic lineup and individual performances. So, gear up, and let's dive into the action! Vamos, Barcelona!
Lineups:
Barcelona:
Starting XI: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)
Substitutes: Szczesny (GK), Kochen (GK), Araujo, Balde, Casadó, Tommy, Olmo, Roony, Rashford
Atlético Madrid:
Starting XI: Musso; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Johnny, Lookman; Griezmann, Alvarez (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Oblak (GK), Giménez, Lenglet, Molina, Le Normand, Mendoza, Baena, Almada, Obed, Nico, Sorloth
Match Info:
Competition/Round: 2025-26 Copa del Rey, Semi-Finals, 2nd Leg
First Leg Result: Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9 pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8 pm GMT (UK), 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT (USA), 1.30 am IST (India, Wednesday)
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
VAR: Daniel Jesús Trujillo Suárez
How to Watch:
On TV: Not Available (USA), Premier Sports 1 (UK), Sporty TV (Nigeria), TVE La 1 (Spain), others (https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona/1ajk8#5549066)
Online: ESPN+ (https://plus.espn.com/soccer?irclickid=UrHxTnXBxxyLRdpQnaXCYQevUkByHrR5V36f2g0&irgwc=1&ex_cid=DSS-Affiliate-Impact-Content-Vox%20Media-531511&cid=DSS-Affiliate-Impact-Content-Vox%20Media-531511) (USA), Premier Sports Player (UK), FanCode (India), RTVE Play (Spain), others (https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona/1ajk8#5549066)
Matchday Thread Rules:
We don't have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:
- Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned.
- Be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community, and we don’t need to offend one another.
So, get ready to cheer, discuss, and debate as we witness a footballing spectacle! VISCA EL BARÇA!
