Wed Feb 12 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid, Atlético, Barcelona, and Real Sociedad Vie for Copa del Rey Glory; Draw Set for Today
**Las Rozas, Spain** – The four remaining teams in the Copa del Rey – Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Sociedad – will discover their semifinal opponents today at 1 p.m. CET. The draw, taking place at the Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas, will feature former Real Madrid player Predrag Mijatović as the “lucky hand,” tasked with drawing the pairings from the bowl.
Mijatović, currently involved in the Partizan Belgrade sporting project, expressed his excitement, recalling his own Copa del Rey final experience and hoping for a Real Madrid victory this year, though with respect for all competitors.
The semifinals are unique in being a two-legged tie, with the first legs scheduled for the week of February 26th and the return legs on April 2nd. This format ensures each team plays at least one home match. The final will be held on April 26th.
The draw comes just a day after Real Madrid’s thrilling Champions League encounter with Manchester City, and precedes the second leg of that tie. A potential Real Madrid-Atlético Madrid semifinal clash would add another layer of intensity, especially considering the possibility of a subsequent Champions League meeting between the two clubs.
Barcelona, having convincingly defeated Valencia 5-0 in the quarterfinals, enters the draw as a formidable contender, while Atlético Madrid showcased an impressive 5-0 victory over Getafe. Real Sociedad’s qualification was sealed by two assists from their captain, Mikel Oyarzabal. Real Madrid narrowly advanced, securing their victory in the dying moments of their quarterfinal match against Leganés.
The draw will be broadcast on Teleporte, Vamos, and YouTube. The atmosphere is expected to be charged with anticipation as fans and teams alike await the unveiling of the matchups.
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