King’s Cup 2024-2025: Barcelona-Atletico Madrid, the likely lineups
Barcelona-Atletico Madrid, the probable formations
The Copa del Rey, which is entering the decisive stages, will see Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in the semifinals, with a return leg. The Colchoneros come from a big win at Mestalla thanks to Julian Alvarez, while the Catalans struggled in Gran Canaria, but won 2-0 with goals from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.
Flick should go for his usual 4-2-3-1: Szczesny in goal, Arujo and Martinez in the center of defense, with Koundé and Baldé as full-backs. In the middle of the field, trust De Jong and Gavi. A few yards further forward, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres will act, supporting Raphinha, who will act as a false "9".
Simeone, on the other hand, will take the field with a 5-3-2, with Musso in goal and a three-man defense composed of Le Normand, Witsel and Gimenez, supported on the flanks by Llorente and Javi Galan. In midfield, Barrios, Gallagher and De Paul will offer quality and dynamism. In attack, Correa and Sorloth will try to exploit the restarts.
Probable lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Araujo, Alejandro Balde; de Jong, Gavi; Dani Olmo, Yamal, Ferran Torres; Raphinha. Coach: Flick.
Aletico Madrid(5-3-2): Musso; Llorente, Le Normand, Witsel, Gimenez, Javi Galan; Barrios, Gallagher, De Paul; Angel Correa, Alexander Sorloth. Coach: Simeone.
