- Barcelona Seals Copa del Rey Final Spot with Gritty Win Over Atletico.
- El Clasico Showdown: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in a Historic Final.
- Ferran Torres’ Decisive Strike Sends Barcelona to Glory.
For the first time since 2014, Barcelona and Real Madrid will battle in the Copa del Rey final!
Barcelona have secured their place after a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid finishing with a 5-4 aggregate victory on Wednesday night.
This match followed an intense 4-4 first-leg draw at the Estadi Olimpic.
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With this win, Barcelona moves closer to extending their record of 31 Copa del Rey titles to 32.
Torres Scores the Winner
Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, came into the match with confidence, carrying a 20-game unbeaten streak.
They started strong, playing an attacking game that resulted in the night’s only goal.
In the 27th minute, Lamine Yamal delivered a perfect pass to Ferran Torres, who calmly finished past Juan Musso.
Torres, who started ahead of Robert Lewandowski, made the difference by giving Barcelona the lead both for the match and on aggregate.
Atletico’s Fight and a Disallowed Goal
Despite recent struggles in La Liga and the Champions League, Atletico Madrid fought hard.
Diego Simeone’s men showed their trademark physicality, relying on Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann in attack.
In the 69th minute, Alexander Sørloth thought he had equalized, but the goal was ruled offside, keeping Barcelona’s lead safe.
Barcelona’s Solid Defense Secures the Win
While the first half was all about attack, the second half was about defense.
As Atletico pushed for a late goal, Barcelona’s defense stood firm, preventing mistakes and keeping their advantage.
When the final whistle blew, Barcelona players and fans celebrated—knowing a huge El Clasico final awaited them.
El Clasico Final: A Historic Battle
The April 26 final in Seville will be the third El Clasico of the season.
Barcelona already defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Super Cup final.
Real Madrid, who beat Real Sociedad 5-4 on aggregate, is aiming for their 21st Copa del Rey title, while Barcelona wants to extend their record to 32.
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This will be their first Copa del Rey final meeting since 2014, when Real Madrid won.
What’s Next for Atletico Madrid?
For Atletico Madrid, this is another painful home elimination after their Champions League exit to Real Madrid.
They hoped to reach their first Copa del Rey final since 2013, when they last won the title.
Despite the loss, Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann have had standout seasons.
Now, Atletico will focus on finishing strong in La Liga and securing a Champions League spot.
Final Thoughts
With Barcelona and Real Madrid set for a massive El Clasico Copa del Rey final, fans can expect an epic showdown.
Will Barcelona claim their 32nd Copa del Rey title?
Or will Real Madrid add another trophy to their collection?
The football world will be watching. Stay tuned for updates as we count down to April 26 in Seville!
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