The Copa del Rey MAPFRE gets ready for its breathtaking semi-final round

One of the most eagerly awaited weeks of the year in Spanish football has arrived as the two semi-finals of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE kick off, and this year the ties look even more exciting than ever. Four great teams looking for a place in the Seville final and facing each other in the four iconic venues that are the Lluís Companys and Anoeta stadiums this week and the Santiago Bernabéu and the Metropolitano stadiums for the return leg.

This Tuesday 25 February, from 21:30 (Spanish peninsular time), a stellar duel is expected between two household names across European and world football, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, two teams that are first and third in the Primera División, separated by just one point, and who have secured a place in the Last 16 of the Champions League directly without the need for the playoff round. Two of the best teams on the continent and who are in a great patch of form, play for a shot at glory in this tie, one that no one should miss.

And what can we say about the clash between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, a tie that is expected to be a tough encounter for both teams and which kicks off this Wednesday at 21:30 (Spanish peninsular time). The team from San Sebastian, champions in 2019, are hoping to return to another final during a season in which their shot at qualifying for Europe has been complicated by their domestic form, while Real Madrid continue on their ever-dominant quests, after having added, to their league success, that thrilling victory against Manchester City in the Champions League.

As always, the official Real Federación Española de Fútbol social media will provide coverage and the press conferences will be covered both on social media and on our official website.

Four teams, two tickets at stake, one final awaits. The Copa del Rey reaches its zenith in an unforgettable week of football. Fasten your seatbelts as some topsy-turvy moments are headed our way.