A dream semifinal in the Spanish Copa del Rey

The draw for the semifinals of the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey was held today, Friday, at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation, producing highly anticipated matchups full of excitement and competition.The draw resulted in a heavyweight clash between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, while Real Sociedad will face Athletic Bilbao in an all-northern Spanish showdown expected to deliver high-quality football.The semifinals will be played over two legs, unlike the previous rounds which were decided in single matches, giving teams greater opportunities to recover and fight for a place in the final.First-leg matches are scheduled for February 10, 11, or 12, while the return legs will take place on March 3, 4, or 5, with exact venues and kick-off times to be confirmed.Full draw results:Atlético Madrid vs BarcelonaReal Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao