Possible Copa semi-final opponents

Possible Copa semi-final opponents

The Lions will find out who they face in the last four of the Copa on Monday afternoon at 13:00 CET

On Monday afternoon at 13:00 CET, Athletic Club will discover who we will face in the semi-finals of the 2022/23 Copa del Rey. To get this far, Los Leones had to overcome UD Alzira, Sestao River Club, CD Eldense, RCD Espanyol and Valencia CF.

Set over two legs, the first semi-final clash will take place on February 8 or 9, while the return match is scheduled for March 1 or 2. The first team drawn will play at home in the opening leg.

Athletic have faced all three opponents in the Copa on several occasions. Los Rojiblancos have come up against Real Madrid 58 times in the competition, FC Barcelona 45 times and they've played CA Osasuna on six occasions.

The last time the Zurrigorri and Los Blancos met in the semi-finals was in the 2001/02 season. On that occasion, Real Madrid reached the final, as despite losing 2-1 in the first leg at San Mamés, they won 3-0 in the return fixture at the Bernabeu.

Athletic last faced Barça in the Copa semi-finals back in 1985/86, the Catalans going through after winning both legs. Los Leones and Los Rojillos have never crossed paths in a Copa semi-final before.