Koke anticipates a vibrant semi-final against Barcelona
Following the Copa del Rey semi-final draw that pitted Atlético de Madrid against FC Barcelona, Rojiblanco captain Koke shared his impressions, highlighting the difficulty of the match. He acknowledged Barcelona’s great form, describing them as one of the most in-form teams of the season.
He anticipates a very competitive semi-final, hoping that Atlético will be the one to advance to the final. Koke highlighted the importance of the fans and the Metropolitano factor, as the second leg will be played at home.
He recalled the experience of last season and stressed the need to get a good result in the first leg in Barcelona. “It will be fundamental to have a good game in Barcelona, and then face the game with our people,” he said, confident in the unconditional support of the Rojiblanco fans at the Metropolitano.
From Barcelona, Bojan Krkic, coordinator of the football area, described Atlético as a very tough team and expressed confidence in his team’s reaction. Krkic downplayed the order of the matches, emphasizing that the crucial thing is to compete well in both the first and second legs to aspire to victory and reach the final. In short, an exciting tie is expected, with two top-level teams fighting for a place in the Copa del Rey final.
