The Copa del Rey semi-finals for the 2025-26 season have been officially set following today’s draw, with the fixtures now confirmed as Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona and Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad.
These two-legged ties are shaping up to be some of the most compelling clashes of the knockout competition so far, featuring a repeat of last season’s dramatic semi-final between Atlético and Barcelona, plus a fierce Basque derby between Athletic and Real Sociedad.
In the first tie, Atlético Madrid will host FC Barcelona in the opening leg on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.
This matchup carries extra weight as a rematch from the previous campaign, where Barcelona prevailed en route to claiming the trophy. The return leg will follow on Tuesday, March 3, 2026—or potentially March 4 depending on final scheduling—at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, giving the Blaugrana the advantage of playing the decisive match at home.
The second semi-final brings together Athletic Club and Real Sociedad in an all-Basque encounter loaded with regional pride and intensity. The first leg is set for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at San Mamés in Bilbao, while the second leg will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián. This pairing promises high emotion and a tight contest between two sides with strong identities and passionate support.
As the only two-legged round in this year’s Copa del Rey, these semis offer teams the opportunity to use home advantage strategically, recover from deficits, or build leads that can prove decisive.
The winners of each tie will progress to the single-match final at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, slated for late April 2026, where the coveted Copa del Rey crown will be decided. With just days until the first legs kick off, anticipation is mounting for what could deliver plenty of goals, controversy, and unforgettable moments on the path to glory.