Battles between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid always promise both drama and goals as the Copa Del Rey semi-finals arrive. Diego Simeone masterminded a 2-1 La Liga victory away to Barca in December. And he will be counting on a repeat performance to put them in pole position for the second leg.

Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of a blockbuster Copa del Rey semifinal. Hansi Flick is chasing a first trophy as Barca boss but must first get past the formidable challenge of Diego Simeone's side,

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both rallied from two goals down in a frantic 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

La Liga leaders Barcelona will look to maintain their momentum as they take on Atletico Madrid in this Copa del Rey first-leg semifinal clash. Hansi Flick's Blaugrana have seen off Barbastro, Real Betis and Valencia to reach this stage of the tournament,

Barcelona need to learn from their LaLiga defeat by Atletico Madrid this season and be more clinical in front of goal when they meet again in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, manager Hansi Flick said on Monday.