CONFIRMED lineups for Athletic v Atletico Madrid clash

Athletic Club will host Atletico Madrid to fight for a ticket to the final of the Copa del Rey against Mallorca. The home side already have a point advantage on the scoreboard as they beat Diego Simeone's side 1-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium.

The Madrid club could be without star man Antoine Griezmann, who suffered a second-degree ankle sprain, although he has been called up by the Argentinian manager for Thursday's all-important match. He is expected to play as a substitute.

Meanwhile, the Basque side will be looking to book their ticket to the final to face Mallorca and win their 24th Copa del Rey title after not winning it since the 1983/84 season.

Athletic Club starting XI: Agirrezabala (GK); De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Ruiz de Galarreta, Beñat Prados; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta.

Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak (GK); Molina, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino; Marcos Llorente, Koke, De Paul: Morata and Correa.

 

February 29, 2024

 

February 29, 2024