Spanish Cup Semifinal Draw Conducted
The draw for the 2025/26 Copa del Rey semifinals took place on February 5, 2026, setting up two major clashes. The matchups will see Atletico Madrid face Barcelona, while Athletic Bilbao will take on Real Sociedad. These two-legged ties represent the second stage of the competition, which at this point features only clubs from Spain's top division.
Match Schedule and Tournament History
The first legs of the semifinals are scheduled for February 10, 11, or 12, 2026, with the return legs to follow on March 3, 4, or 5, 2026. The final of the Copa del Rey is set to be held in Seville in April 2026.
Barcelona, the defending champions, will be looking to retain the trophy they won last season by defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in the final. The Catalan club is also the tournament's most successful side, having lifted the cup a record 32 times.
The semifinal draw highlights the intense and historic rivalries that define Spanish football, particularly the potential for another dramatic chapter in the long-standing competition between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
These high-stakes matches are crucial for the competing teams, not only for the chance to win a major domestic trophy but also to build momentum for the final stretch of the La Liga season. The final in Seville next April promises to be a major event for fans and players alike.