Atletico Madrid will square off against Barcelona in the first leg of the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey semifinal. As excitement builds, make sure to note the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.
With Real Madrid already eliminated, the Copa del Rey picture has narrowed, and this matchup feels every bit like a final before the final. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid enter as the tournament’s clear front-runners, but only one will advance to the championship stage.
Barça, sitting atop La Liga, earned their place with a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over a resilient Albacete side, while Atletico understand the stakes of the first leg, knowing a strong performance at home could be decisive before the series shifts to Catalonia.
When will the Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona match be played?
Atletico Madrid play against Barcelona in the first leg of the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey semifinal this Thursday, February 12, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM (ET).
Obed Vargas of Atletico de Madrid – Angel Martinez/Getty Images
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Time by State in the USA
ET: 3:00 PM
CT: 2:00 PM
MT: 1:00 PM
PT: 12:00 PM
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona in the USA
Catch this 2025-26 Copa del Rey clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona live in the United States on ESPN+.
