After thrashing Valencia within the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona learnt earlier this week that they are going to be dealing with bitter rivals Atletico Madrid within the semi-finals.
The Rojiblancos have already crushed the Blaugrana as soon as this season in La Liga and can pose an enormous problem for Hansi Flick & co.
The primary leg of the semi-final tie shall be performed at Montjuic with the second leg set to happen on the Metropolitano within the first week of April.
Atletico Madrid president cautious of Barcelona
Talking at an occasion, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo mentioned the Copa del Rey semi-final draw, stating that whoever wins the tie between Barça and the Colchoneros may go all the way in which to win the trophy.
Atletico defeated Barcelona in La Liga. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
“It might be magnificent to have a derby, however first we’ve got to get previous Barcelona, we’ve got to play them first. They’re a incredible crew and it will likely be very tough to get rid of them, however we shall be there,” mentioned Cerezo, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
“They’ve been and are a fantastic crew, it will likely be a fantastic tie, and I imagine that whoever comes out of it may very well be the champion,” he added.
As talked about earlier, although, Atletico Madrid obtained the higher of Barcelona the final time they met in La Liga, securing a 2-1 comeback win at Montjuic with second-half targets from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth whereas Pedri scored for the Catalans.
The winner of the tie will go on to face one in all Actual Madrid or Actual Sociedad within the finals of the Copa del Rey on April 26.