Madrid, Spain — Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona dey set to clash for Copa del Rey semifinals on March 2, 2025, at Estadio Metropolitano. Dis match be even more important as Koke, Atletico captain, don recover from injury wey sideline am for many games.
Since Koke been dey out last month, Atletico don face tough times, winning only two, drawing two, and losing three matches, which include dem elimination from Champions League. Koke miss eight games in total, and die-hard fans don dey feel im absence seriously. Dis lack of leadership affect dem league performance, leaving dem nine points behind the top.
Koke himself talk say he go fit participate for the match after recovery, though he no go likely start. Him presence fit bring stability and experience to the team, and fans dey hopeful say e go make difference for the match against Barcelona.
Atletico don prepare well to face Barcelona after dem last match end in 4-4 draw at the Olympic Stadium. Dis semifinal second leg go take place for Metropolitano, and the fans expect full tension as the team dey fight for a spot in the final in Sevilla.
Kick-off time set for 21:30 local time, and fans who no fit go stadium fit watch the match for TVE for free. Additionally, dem fit follow the match on Movistar Plus+ and other streaming platforms. Atletico fans dey encourage each other to gather at Avenida de Arcentales from 19:30 to give the team warm reception before the match.
“Nobody fit stop us, we go dey there to support our team,” one of the fans from Frente say. Dis rally of support fit inspire the players as dem dey aim to bounce back from several weeks of disappointing results.
The energy for the stadium go dey high as fans dey come together with flags and scarves, all dressed in red and white, to make sure the Metropolitano dey lit for the crucial match.
After a challenging period, Atletico fans dey optimistic say Koke return and strong support from the stands fit help the team secure victory and reach the final of Copa del Rey set for April 26 in Sevilla.
