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Copa del Rey | Semi-Finals | 2nd Leg
Apr 2, 2025 at 8.30pm UK
Estadio Civitas Metropolitano
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Barcelona lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted XI for Copa del Rey semi-final with Hansi Flick set to make Raphinha decision

Will Raphinha start? Predicted Barcelona XI vs. Atletico Madrid
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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.

Barcelona attacker Raphinha could return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

The Blaugrana travel to the Metropolitano on level terms after they conceded two late goals to draw 2-2 in last month's home leg.

Barcelona will head into Wednesday's fixture without the services of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Dani Olmo, while Andreas Christensen is a major doubt following his injury struggles.

Wojciech Szczesny will keep his place in goal, having established himself as Hansi Flick's number one goalkeeper ahead of Inaki Pena.

Jules Kounde will marshal the right side of defence, while Alejandro Balde will replace Gerard Martin at left-back after being rested at the weekend.

Pau Cubarsi was an unused substitute against Osasuna on Thursday after he picked up an injury in the international window.

The 18-year-old made a late substitute appearance against Girona at the weekend and could now come into the side to feature alongside Inigo Martinez in central defence.

Frenkie de Jong should return to the side to partner Pedri in the middle of the park, while Flick will have to decide whether to utilise Gavi or Fermin Lopez as his attacking midfielder.

Lamine Yamal, who will operate off the right, will be looking to score in back-to-back games against Atletico after netting Barcelona's third in a 4-2 league victory earlier this month.

Raphinha should line up on the left flank after being rested for Sunday's 4-1 win over Girona following his exertions during the international window for Brazil.

Buoyed from netting a brace at the weekend, Robert Lewandowski will attempt to add to his 38-goal tally for the season.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

>Click here to see how Atletico Madrid could line up for this fixture

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