Live text updates, goals and stats from the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

Barcelona head towards Atletico Madrid on Thursday, looking to take a first-leg lead in their Copa del Rey semi-final to take back to the Camp Nou.

Barca are reigning champions after their controversial victory over Real Madrid in last season's final. And they face Diego Simeone's men as narrow favorites.

The Catalans have won 17 of their last 18 matches in all competitions, including Saturday's 3-0 home win over Real Mallorca.

Atletico are still a stubborn opposition but 13 points behind Barça in La Liga. They haven't won the Copa since 2013.

How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: TV channel, online streaming

The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona kicks off on Thursday evening, at 8pm in the UK.

The game will be available on ITV4 and streaming is available on ITVX.

The stats of the Atletico Madrid – Barcelona match

• Atletico Madrid have reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals in consecutive seasons
• Barcelona have won their last six matches in all competitions
• The Catalan team has scored at least twice in six consecutive matches
• Barcelona have won the last three meetings between the two teams
• Atletico Madrid were eliminated by Barcelona at this stage last season