The players who could be key in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic

The semifinals of the Copa del Rey begin, where Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club de Bilbao will meet at the Cívitas Metropolitano for the first leg of this round that will be played this Wednesday, February 7. Both teams will look for the best possible result to face the second leg and thus gain a place in the final of this tournament.

Below we leave you with the key players of each team:

Griezmann

The presence of Antoine Griezmann in the attack is an inexhaustible source of threat for any defense. His ability to find space and execute precise shots makes him a lethal predator in front of goal. With his experience in high-caliber matches, Griezmann can be the unbalancing factor that tips the balance in favor of Atlético.

Morata

The Spanish forward is going through a spectacular moment this season. Fighting to be the top scorer in LaLiga this season, he demonstrates great effectiveness and his contribution to the team is being maximum, forming a duo of great guarantees with Griezmann in attack. Without a doubt, Athletic's defense will have to be very concentrated to stop their offensives.

koke

The compass of the team, the soul and the red-and-white heart, is not only the captain, but he is also the master of the symphony that Simeone proposes on the field and directs all the movements of his team, so this match will be no less. The Spanish midfielder provides that control in the center of the field that the team sometimes needs, and his great vision of the game makes him an irreplaceable player in the Colchonero team's schemes.

Unai Simon

The goalkeeper o
f the Spanish team will be in charge of defending the three sticks against Atlético de Madrid's offensives. He will have to be focused on trying to repel all the balls that approach his area in order to help his team as much as possible to advance to the final of the Copa del Rey.

Inaki Williams

Iñaki Williams is a constant threat to rival defenses and will be a headache for the Atlético de Madrid defense. With nine goals and four assists he is a fundamental piece for the attack of the team led by Ernseto Valverde.

Gorka Guruzeta

The top scorer for Athletic Club de Bilbao, a sure scorer for the Basque team. Atlético de Madrid will have to take Gorka Guruzeta into account. He will be a key piece for Athletic's strategy to win the game.

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