Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao Clash in Copa del Rey Semi-Finals

In the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will face off at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. The match is set to take place on Wednesday, February 7th.

Atletico Madrid comes into the game after a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the league and a 1-0 victory over Sevilla in the previous round of the Copa del Rey. Manager Diego Simeone‘s side will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run.

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, recently defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the previous round of the cup and enjoyed a 4-0 win over Mallorca in the league. Under the guidance of manager Ernesto Valverde, Bilbao will aim to continue their good form.

The match will not be broadcasted live in the UK, but fans can follow live updates on various channels.

Both teams have a few injury concerns. Atletico Madrid’s Cesar Azpilicueta and Thomas Lemar will remain sidelined, while Jose Maria Gimenez is a doubt due to a muscle problem. Manager Simeone is likely to make some changes to the starting lineup, with Reinildo Mandava expected to return.

Athletic Bilbao’s Williams brothers, Nico and Inaki, are expected to recover from their knocks, while Inigo Lekue and Alex Berenguer have returned to full training. Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala is set to continue ahead of Unai Simon for the cup games.

This semi-final clash between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong teams. The history between the clubs has seen some close battles and memorable moments, adding to the anticipation surrounding this match.