Overview

• Barcelona enters Wednesday’s second leg against Atletico Madrid on a 20-game unbeaten run, the longest in Europe’s top-five leagues in 2025.
• The Catalan side is chasing a potential quadruple, having already won the Spanish Super Cup and currently leading La Liga by three points.
• Atletico Madrid views the Copa del Rey as their final realistic chance for a trophy this season, following Champions League elimination and a fading La Liga campaign.
• Barcelona manager Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of winning titles to define their successful season, despite the team’s attacking dominance and improved style of play.
• Atletico coach Diego Simeone stated that his team’s effort, not the outcome, defines success, as they prepare for a challenging match against Barcelona’s high-scoring attack.