Kylián Mbappé has scored twice to help Real Madrid outgun a feisty Leganes 3-2 and provisionally pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Atletico Madrid have lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions but manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday that the LaLiga club were having a very good season.

Above and beyond anything else, when Atlético Madrid host Barcelona at the Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday (stream LIVE on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET) is a glaring opportunity for them to reach their first Copa del Rey final in 12 long years.

The UEFA Champions League is a stage where legends are born, and on April 1, 2025, Real Madrid’s electrifying 4-1 comeback against Atletico Madrid at Lisbon's Estádio da Luz marked a significant moment in football history.

Atletico Madrid face Barcelona for the third time in just over a month when the Catalans visit the capital for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.The aggregate scores are level following an extraordinary 4-4 draw in the first leg in which Atleti were 2-0 up after six minutes and trailing by two with six minutes of normal time left before a remarkable late comeback.

One of Europe's perennial European greats, Atletico Madrid are the dangerous third wheel to La Liga's leading lights of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

The anticipation surrounding the King's Cup semi-finals is palpable, as the Spanish Football Association has officially announced the referees for the highly charged matches. The fixtures not only promise thrilling football but also showcase the tactical prowess of some of the biggest clubs in Spain.

Follow our live build-up, with full team news and analysis, ahead of our comprehensive text and photo commentary stream.

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