Now favorite for the Copa del Rey after having eliminated Real Madrid in the round of 16 (4-2, ap), then Sevilla FC in the quarterfinals (1-0), Antoine Griezmann’s Atlético de Madrid challenges Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the competition. The Colchoneros receive the first this Wednesday, before going to San Mamès on February 29.
The Madrilenians have been going strong for several months, having only lost one match since the end of October. Fourth in the Liga, they will not, however, have an easy task against the Basques, who are right on their heels in the Championship (fifths) and losers to FC Barcelona (4-2, ap) in the quarters.
Diego Simeone will be able to count on a flamboyant Antoine Griezmann since the start of the season, and recently became the record holder for the number of goals scored with the club (175), two units ahead of former legend Luis Aragones. In the other half, Real Sociedad, future opponent of PSG in the round of 16 of the Champions League (February 14 and March 5), thanks to the predictions against Mallorca after their draw obtained Tuesday evening (0-0) .
Kickoff of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Bilbao is scheduled for 9 p.m. this Wednesday, February 7 and will be broadcast on the L’Équipe channel.
