FC Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey final after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. The decisive goal came in the 27th minute when Ferran Torres found the net after a brilliant assist from Lamine Yamal, giving Barça the lead that would stand until the final whistle.
In the second half, Atlético Madrid pushed forward aggressively, making key substitutions, including Sorloth and Griezmann, to boost their attacking presence. However, Barcelona’s defense stood firm, with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny making crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet.
With this victory, Barcelona advances to the Copa del Rey final, where they will face Real Madrid on April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium. This will be the eighth time that the two Spanish giants clash in a Copa del Rey final, adding another chapter to their historic rivalry.
On the other hand, Atlético Madrid’s season takes a major hit, as they are now eliminated from all major competitions. Manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the disappointment but expressed pride in his team’s overall performance this season.
Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, Barcelona has now gone 21 matches unbeaten, equaling the club’s sixth-longest unbeaten streak in history. This impressive run includes nine consecutive LaLiga victories, bringing them closer to historic records set by previous Barcelona managers.
With momentum on their side, Barça will now shift their focus to both the Copa del Rey final and the LaLiga title race, as they aim for a trophy-laden season.
