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Attack Duel Set: Alvarez and Griezmann Face Yamal and Torres in Copa del Rey Showdown

12 February 2026

Attack Duel Set: Alvarez and Griezmann Face Yamal and Torres in Copa del Rey Showdown
Alvarez and Griezmann clash with Yamal and Torres in a high-stakes cup duel

Lineups set for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick announced the starting XI for tonight's match against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Cup semi-finals. The game takes place at Atletico's home ground, with the return leg at Camp Nou on March 3.

Barcelona's visiting lineup features: Juan Garcia - Conde - Koparci - Eric Garcia - Casado - De Jong - Olmo - Lamine Yamal - Ferran Torres - Fermin Lopez.

Atlético Madrid's lineup is listed as TBD in this report.

Starting for Barcelona: Juan Garcia, Conde, Koparci, Eric Garcia, Casado, De Jong, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez.

As the teams prepare, fans brace for a tactical duel where balance and creativity will be on show. Punchlines ahead: if the ball had a Wi‑Fi signal, this match would be buffering with exciting plays. And remember: in football as in life, the only constant is VAR—very occasional ridiculousness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is starting for Barcelona tonight?

The starting XI includes: Juan Garcia, Conde, Koparci, Eric Garcia, Casado, De Jong, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Fermin Lopez.

Where is the first leg played?

The match is hosted at Atletico Madrid's home ground.

When is the return leg scheduled?

The return leg will be played at Camp Nou on March 3.