Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid Spanish Copa del Rey match will kick off at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid at 3:30 pm (ET). In the US, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal will be live streamed on ESPN+.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is now only one point behind La Liga leaders Girona in their quest for a 36th league title. Meanwhile, Atletico finds themselves in fifth place, trailing by 11 points from the top spot.
There won’t be a guard of honor when Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid rekindle their rivalry in the second of three matches between the clubs in less than a month on Thursday.
The round-of-16 match in the Copa del Rey will come less than a week after Madrid beat Atletico 5-3 in extra time in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Madrid eventually won the title by beating Barcelona in the final, and Madrid fans wanted Atletico to keep the guard of honor tradition in which players line up to applaud their opponents as they enter the field before kickoff.Atletico had already skipped the guard of honor when it hosted Madrid following the rival’s Spanish league title in 2022. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team might have done things differently, but downplayed Atletico’s decision.
FAQs:
Q1. When is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid?
A1. Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid Spanish Copa del Rey match will kick off at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid at 3:30 pm (ET).
Q2. Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid?
A2. In the US, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal will be live streamed on ESPN+.
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