Real Madrid remain in the driving seat in LaLiga's title race but after dropping points in consecutive weeks Carlo Ancelotti's side have seen what seemed a comfortable lead suddenly vanish, leaving them with a battle to retain their crown.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will meet in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad, in the draw Wednesday.Atletico and Madrid will play the second-leg matches at home in April,

After thrashing Valencia in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona learnt earlier this week that they will be facing bitter rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.The Rojiblancos

Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid have been drawn against Real Sociedad.

FC Barcelona co-ordinator Bojan Krkic said that his club is "100 confident" of beating title race rival Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Barcelona could rival Atletico Madrid for Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer.Los Rojiblancos are rumoured to be tracking the French striker as part of their long-term plan to

FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to meet on 26th February for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final match.