Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid - Copa del Rey

Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.

Hansi Flick's side are the most successful team in this competition's history and will be keen to flex that dominance against an Atletico outfit who won 2-1 when these two met in La Liga in December, and sit just one point behind in the title race.

Here's how Flick could set up for this one.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1)

GK: Wojciech Szczesny - The Poland international, who did not play in December's clash, has two straight clean sheets in this competition this season, although this is by far his sternest test.

RB: Jules Kounde - Back in the good books after his timekeeping mishap saw him dropped to the bench, Kounde will likely have his hands full with the lively Samuel Lino.

CB: Pau Cubarsi - The youngster did just play 90 minutes against Las Palmas but is undoubtedly part of Flick's favoured back line and is likely to retain his place.

CB: Inigo Martinez - Unlike Cubarsi, 33-year-old Martinez was given a night off at the weekend, which should mean he is fresh enough to feature here.

LB: Alejandro Balde - Balde hasn't been a regular feature in this competition this season but, with the level of opponent now rising significantly, the 21-year-old may be called upon once again.

DM: Frenkie de Jong - De Jong was kept on the bench for the majority of the Las Palmas game, which appeared to be an attempt from Flick to protect the Dutchman as he continues to work his way back to his best.

DM: Pedri - As is the case in defence, the younger Pedri will be tasked with another back-to-back after being withdrawn in the final minutes at the weekend.

RM: Lamine Yamal - There have been questions about Yamal's fitness after he picked up a foot injury against Las Palmas and missed training on Monday, but the winger is likely just being preserved for a fixture of this magnitude.

AM: Dani Olmo - Olmo has been working his way back from a muscle injury and scored off the bench last time out. He should be raring to go.

LM: Raphinha - An assist at the weekend took Raphinha's total goal involvements up to 40 this season in just 37 games. To say this is the best campaign of his career would hardly even do it justice.

ST: Robert Lewandowski - The striker needs just one more goal to match his tally from last season, 33.

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