How to watch the Copa del Rey semi-finals on TV and live stream

Spain's two dominant forces lock horns once again with a place in the Copa del Rey final on the line.

La Liga's eternal rivalry has shown signs of returning to its apex in recent times, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid securing successes over one another. It was Xavi's Catalans who prevailed in the last Clasico - January's Supercopa de Espana - but the pressure is beginning to mount on the former Barca midfielder after his side were beaten in La Liga by Almeria in the wake of their Europa League exit.

Victory in El Clasico, even if it is in the Copa del Rey, will go a long way to alleviating any doubts over his position as manager, but Los Blancos are beginning to find their groove at a crucial point in the season. It's bound to be an enthralling tie.

On the other side of the draw, Osasuna are bidding to reach just their second-ever Copa del Rey final as they take on Ernesto Valverde's wily Athletic Club. Athletic are the second most successful side in this competition's history and recently won back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021. They're a stellar cup outfit.

Here's how you can watch the Copa del Rey semi-finals on TV.

Are the Copa del Rey semi-finals played over two legs?

The Copa del Rey semi-finals will be played over two legs with each team playing home and away. The two games will be a month apart.

When do the Copa del Rey semi-finals start?

The 2022/23 Copa del Rey semi-finals begin this week with the first leg between Osasuna and Athletic Club taking place on Wednesday 1 March. Real Madrid then host Barcelona on Thursday 2 March.

There's some time between the two legs, a month in fact. The second legs are scheduled for Tuesday 4 April and Wednesday 5 April.

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Copa del Rey semi-finals fixtures

How to watch the Copa del Rey semi-finals on TV & live stream

Viaplay claimed the broadcasting rights to the Copa del Rey in the UK, and this channel costs £11.99 per month through Sky and Virgin Media.

ESPN+ will be streaming the two semi-final ties in the US. This streaming service costs $9.99 per month.

Unfortunately, viewers in Canada and Australia are unable to watch the game live as there's no broadcasting deal in place.