Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid prediction, odds and preview

Athletic Club will welcome Atletico Madrid to San Mames on Thursday night in their Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg.

The hosts hold the advantage after a 1-0 win in the first leg at Wanda Metropolitano, and should Ernesto Valverde’s side avoid defeat in this game, they would be through to the finals of the competition.

Also, Athletic Club approach this game off a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in La Liga last weekend and will hope they can bounce back to winning ways in this match.

Atlètico Madrid however shared the spoils with Almeria in a four-goal thriller last time out in La Liga.

Diego Simeone’s side have had quite an intriguing campaign in this competition this season, beating Real Madrid and Sevilla in the process, and although they are down on aggregate, a comeback could be on the cards on Thursday night.

Julen Agirrezabala could replace Unai Simon in goal for the hosts in this clash.

Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata and Marcos Llorente will be the key players for the visitors in this match.

The game begins at 20:30 GMT.