Lamine Yamal missed out on Barcelona's final training session ahead of the clash with Atleti. The teenager suffered a cut in his left foot during the 2–0 victory against Las Palmas over the weekend. Although the action wasn't even whistled for a foul, Yamal posted a picture of his bloody left sock on social media after the game.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all secured their place in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey this season.The situation ensured that the final four stages would see two heavyweights lock