Above and beyond anything else, when Atlético Madrid host Barcelona at the Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday (stream LIVE on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET) is a glaring opportunity for them to reach their first Copa del Rey final in 12 long years.

Diego Simeone, known affectionately as Cholo, has not only made a mark as a coach at Atlético since the 2011-2012 season but has also been a key reason for the influx of Argentine talent. Currently, the team boasts six Argentine players: This significant Argentine representation is not new.

(Reuters) -Atletico Madrid have lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions but manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday that the LaLiga club were having a very good season. Atletico suffered a major blow in the LaLiga title race when they slumped to a 4-2 home loss to Barcelona followed by a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Espanyol on Saturday,

Atletico Madrid will host Barcelona on Wednesday in what is expected to be a competitive conclusion to the Copa del Rey semifinals, especially after a dramatic first leg in February that ended in a 4-4 draw.

Atlético de Madrid’s once-promising season now rests solely on the outcome of their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against FC Barcelona on Wednesday night (21:30 CET). A pulsating first leg, which finished 4-4,

The two Spanish heavyweights will clash once again, this time in the second-leg semi-final of the Copa del Rey trophy. The Blaugranas and Diego Simeone's men have already clashed thrice this season, with Barcelona having a slight edge as they won the last match when they met in La Liga.

Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final this evening.The return has plenty to live up to after a thrilling first leg. The two teams shared eight goals in a

Barcelona’s season is reaching a decisive moment, and their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid could shape the final stretch. With the tie finely poised at 4-4 from the first leg, this

The calendar for Barcelona may be ruthless, but there is nothing the Blaugrana can do if they wish to stay alive in all competitions.The games are coming thick and fast towards them and they now