The possible lineups of Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

In an exciting trajectory, Athletic Club achieved a spectacular elimination of Barcelona in the quarterfinals, winning 4-2 in extra time. For its part, Atlético de Madrid demonstrated its quality by beating Real Madrid in the round of 16 and Sevilla in the semifinals. Both teams have passed litmus tests and will now face each other in an epic semifinals that promise a vibrant spectacle in the Copa del Rey.

Athletic Club de Bilbao reaches the semifinals with outstanding performances from the Williams brothers. Iñaki Williams has shone with eight goals and three assists in the league, being a fundamental piece in the attack. For his part, Nico Williams has contributed with three goals and assists, establishing himself as a key player in the team's scheme. Athletic's top scorer this season is Gorka Gurutzeta, who has scored nine times, contributing a valuable scoring quota to the team led by Ernesto Valverde. The duo of the Williams brothers and Gurutzeta's scoring performance are aspects to take into account in Athletic's strategy to overcome Atlético de Madrid in this crucial phase of the Copa del Rey.

This is what the Athletic Club de Bilbao lineup would look like

Goalie: Aguirrezabala

Defenses: Yuri, Paredes, Vivian and De Marcos

Midfielders: Sancet, Prados, Vesga

Forwards: Berenguer, Iñaki Williams and Guruzeta

In Atlético's defensive line, Witsel stands out as an integral defender, providing solidity and tactical vision. In the center of the field, Samuel Lino consolidates himself as the driving force of the team, playing the role of agitator with mastery. The offensive duo formed by Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata is the nightmare of rival defenses. Griezmann has amassed 18 goals in 32 games, while Morata has been equally prolific with 19 goals in 30 games. These stratospheric figures show his ability to unbalance and define in front of the goal.

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This is what Atlético de Madrid's lineup would look like (3-5-2)

Goalie: Oblak

Defenses: Savic, Witsel, Reinildo

Midfielders: Nahuel Molina, Marcos Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Samuel Lino

Forwards: Griezmann, Morata

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