The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid has concluded in a spectacular 4-4 draw. This semi-final round, featuring four top teams, is being played between February 25th and April 2nd. The Copa del Rey is known for its excitement, especially for lower-league teams who get the chance to compete against professional clubs. In this crucial round, the only one with two legs before the final, Barcelona faced Atlético de Madrid, while Real Sociedad is up against Real Madrid.
Barcelona 4-4 Atlético de Madrid
Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid delivered an explosive start to their Copa del Rey semi-final. The first of the four matches in this round ended in a remarkable four-goal draw. Atlético Madrid made an impressive start, taking a 0-2 lead within the first five minutes. Julián Álvarez scored the opener from a set-piece, and Griezmann doubled the lead following a swift counter-attack. Barcelona responded strongly, turning the game around before halftime. Pedri narrowed the gap, and goals from Cubarsí and Iñigo Martínez from corner kicks put Barça ahead. In the second half, the home side continued their offensive pressure, with Lewandowski netting their fourth goal. Despite Barcelona seemingly heading for victory, Atlético Madrid fought back to level the score. Marcos Llorente reduced the deficit with a powerful long-range shot, and Sorloth scored the equalizing goal in added time after another counter-attack. The tie will be decided in the return leg on April 2nd at the Cívitas Metropolitano.
Upcoming Matches
The remaining semi-final matches are scheduled between February 26th and April 2nd. Here is the list of the remaining fixtures:
- Wednesday, February 26th:
- Real Sociedad – Real Madrid
- Tuesday, April 1st:
- Real Madrid – Real Sociedad (Return Leg)
- Wednesday, April 2nd:
- Atlético de Madrid – Barcelona (Return Leg)
