Home - CD Atlético Baleares
- The hosts have a little cup pedigree themselves having seen off RCD Espanyol 1-0 and Gimnàstic 2-0 at home in their two previous Copa del Rey ties this season.
- Recent cup results:
- RCD Espanyol 1-0.
- Gimnàstic 2-0.
- Baleares sit near the top of the Segunda RFEF Group III table.
- Their league form is a little mixed with a 3-1 defeat at Terrassa on 14 December 2025.
- Pablo García has been a rock at the back during this cup run.
- Jaume Tovar slotted the winner against Espanyol and is a confident forward presence.
- Florin Andone brings a veteran presence to the frontline and will be asked to make a contribution if this game gets tight.
Away - Atlético Madrid
- Atleti are 1.2 favorites for Wednesday’s Round of 32, Copa del Rey tie at CD Atlético Baleares.
- The draw is priced at 6.4.
- Diego Simeone’s side have 34 points in LaLiga and look likely to be in the title race again.
- A 2-1 home win against Valencia and a 3-2 away win at PSV in the Champions League put Atleti back on track.
- They have the squad depth and cup know-how to get the job done.
Head-to-Head
This is the first time the two clubs have ever met in a competitive senior game.
CD Atlético Baleares
- Pablo García - penalty area command and shot-stopping prowess that will be crucial to any hopes of an upset.
- Jaume Tovar - slotted the winner against Espanyol and is a confident forward presence.
- Florin Andone - veteran presence in the frontline.
Atlético Madrid
- Julián Álvarez - looks to be getting into his stride for the Rojiblancos after scoring in the 3 - 2 win at PSV and his movement could make the difference in the first half.
- Antoine Griezmann - delivered the winner against Valencia and remains Atleti’s creative lynchpin.
- Koke - set-piece delivery and leadership.
- Dávid Hancko - a threat from the back on set plays.
Betting Insights
- Atleti are 1.2 favorites for the tie.
- The draw is available at 6.4.
- The gulf in quality and expectation is a clear factor in the markets.
Prediction
- The Estadi Balear will be bouncing and the home atmosphere can keep the game close.
- I do think Atleti will win with a shutout at some point because they have the depth to rotate and bring in defenders.
- Expect a tight first half with set plays and movement from the likes of Álvarez and Griezmann likely to decide the game.
