The headline clashes in Spain tend to attract an array of famous faces to the expensive seats and boxes these days. The Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid was

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in Spain's LaLiga this weekend.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was rather sanguine in defeat after Barcelona knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the second leg of the semi-final. For many, that was their last real shot

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.

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Barcelona clashes with Atlético Madrid in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey today. Find out how to watch this pivotal match live.

Rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, locked in a title battle in La Liga and set to face off in the Copa del Rey final, have "a lot of respect" for each other, says Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Diego Godín, former Atlético Madrid player, backs Barcelona as his favorite to win LaLiga, praising their consistency and confidence. He also highlighted Atlético's struggles in the Champions League and Copa del Rey but remains confident in Simeone's leadership.