Copa del Rey Semi-Finals 2025-26
Spain's two biggest derbies collide in the Copa del Rey last four. Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao in a historic Basque vs Catalunya rivalry, while Real Madrid lock horns with city rivals Atletico Madrid. Two legs of pure intensity.
The Semi-Final Matchups
Barcelona
Camp Nou
Athletic Bilbao
San Mames
A tie dripping with historical weight. Barça's tiki-taka style meets Athletic's relentless pressing and Basque pride. Athletic Bilbao are no pushovers — they only field Basque players but have won the Copa del Rey more times than almost anyone. Lewandowski vs Athletic's defence is the key battle.
Real Madrid
Bernabeu
Atletico Madrid
Civitas Metropolitano
The Madrid derby in a Copa semi-final — it doesn't get more intense. Ancelotti's elegant Real Madrid versus Simeone's brutal, organised Atletico. Vinicius Jr against Griezmann. This tie will be decided by fine margins and possibly penalties at the Bernabeu or Metropolitano.
Copa del Rey Highlights
How Barcelona WON The Women's Champions League 2026
Sep 22, 2026
Atleti get derby day bragging rights! | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid | La Liga Highlights
Sep 20, 2026
Raphinha scores second hat-trick in a week! | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona | La Liga Highlights
Sep 20, 2026
Should JJ Gabriel want to move to Real Madrid? ⚪️
Sep 17, 2026
Jesus and Yamal score as Barca hit SEVEN! | Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander | La Liga Highlights
Sep 17, 2026
Dramatic last-gasp winner for Los Blancos! | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid | LaLiga Highlights
Sep 16, 2026
Yamal bags brace as Barca score FOUR! | Levante 2-4 Barcelona | La Liga Highlights
Sep 13, 2026
Mbappe and Bellingham star again! | Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga Highlights
Sep 13, 2026
When Marcus Rashford scored this for Barcelona!
Sep 7, 2026
Yamal gets brace as Barca go three points clear! | Valencia 0-5 Barcelona | LaLiga Highlights
Sep 6, 2026
Two goals in two minutes! 🔥 | Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico Madrid | LaLiga highlights
Sep 5, 2026
Troy Parrott late winner STUNS Real! | Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid | LaLiga Highlights
Sep 5, 2026
Yamal and Raphinha shine with braces! | Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano | LA Liga Highlights
Sep 1, 2026
Gabriel Jesus arrives in Barcelona ahead of his move 📞
Aug 31, 2026
Raphinha inspires Barcelona to victory 🌟 | Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club | La Liga Highlights
Aug 28, 2026
Mbappe bags hat-trick as Real SMASH Sociedad | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad | LA Liga Highlights
Aug 27, 2026
Raphinha, Fermin both strike twice in Barca win! 💥 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona | LaLiga highlights
Aug 24, 2026
Real win LATE in Mourinho's first league game back | Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid | LaLiga highlights
Aug 23, 2026
Copa del Rey News & Analysis
Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for fourth term
Laporta shrugs off the flak and cruises to re-election as Barcelona president | Sid Lowe
Guardiola says Manchester City need ‘perfect game’ to get past Real Madrid
Newcastle and Barnes confound assumptions and make life awkward for Barcelona | Louise Taylor
Real Madrid 'prepare six-man fire sale list of superstars who could exit this summer' - including £34.3m signing
It's Neymar vs Ancelotti: Brazil's 'sad and upset' £198m superstar 'can't stay silent' after ex-Real Madrid boss put his World Cup dream in doubt
Micky van de Ven's fury at 'biggest nonsense' after reports he's 'sauntering around saying he doesn't care about Spurs and is moving to Barcelona'
Pep Guardiola's plan for the impossible job against Real Madrid? Give his Man City stars the day off before ... but here's why they may face a UEFA rap as a result, writes JACK GAUGHAN
Marcus Rashford's hopes of staying in Barcelona earn huge boost after presidential election - as victorious Joan Laporta goes viral with Donald Trump-style dance
Anthony Gordon hits back at 'complete NONSENSE' from Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney and tells them 'do better' - after pundits criticised his attitude over Barcelona benching
Pep Guardiola fires back at critics who 'massacred' him for his Man City team selection in crushing Champions League defeat by Real Madrid
Man City vs Real Madrid preview: Mbappe ready to return, says Arbeloa
Blockbuster Erling Haaland transfer to Real Madrid, Barcelona put on hold as sources drop massive Man City update
Liverpool ‘respond’ to shock Real Madrid swap ‘proposal’ with ‘conditions’ set for transfer – report
Arsenal, Chelsea get greenlight to sign red-hot South American striker as Barcelona are put on notice – Sources
Liverpool get green light for dream Real Madrid signing as giant triple deal clarified
Liverpool ecstatic as Real Madrid open door to superstar’s transfer at stunningly LOW price
Barcelona presidential candidate ‘negotiates’ bombshell Haaland deal with Man City chief Viana – ‘I’m convinced…’
Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid rumours CRUSHED as Liverpool sources outline huge Ballon d’Or belief
Liverpool plot spectacular €120m DOUBLE Real Madrid raid as first bid drawn up – reports
Copa del Rey Analysis
Copa del Rey: Why It Matters
Spain's Oldest Domestic Cup
The Copa del Rey dates back to 1902, making it one of the oldest cup competitions in world football. For clubs like Athletic Bilbao, it carries immense cultural significance — they have won it eight times and only field Basque-born players.
Two-Legged Drama
Unlike the FA Cup, Copa semi-finals are played over two legs, meaning aggregate score decides who reaches the final. Away goals used to count double but the competition now uses extra time and penalties if level after two legs.
Barcelona's Copa Record
Barcelona are the most successful club in Copa del Rey history with 31 titles. Under Xavi and now their current setup, the Copa remains a priority alongside La Liga and Champions League ambitions.
Simeone vs Ancelotti
The Madrid derby semi-final pits two of world football's greatest managers against each other. Simeone's physical, defensive pragmatism versus Ancelotti's fluid, technically gifted Real Madrid — a clash of footballing philosophies.