Copa del Rey Semi-Finals Results: Barcelona and Real Madrid Advance to Final

The Copa del Rey semi-finals have concluded, with Barcelona and Real Madrid emerging victorious to secure their places in the final. These two-legged ties, played between February 25 and April 2, featured intense battles between Spain’s top clubs.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid (5-4 aggregate)

After a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg, Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the return match at the Wanda Metropolitano. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the first half, set up by a brilliant pass from Lamine Yamal. The match was more defensively oriented compared to the high-scoring first leg, with neither team able to find the net again.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad (5-4 aggregate)

Real Madrid’s path to the final was filled with drama. Despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, they found themselves trailing 3-1 in the second half of the return match. Goals from Barrenetxea, an Alaba own goal, and Oyarzabal put Real Sociedad in control. However, Madrid mounted a remarkable comeback with goals from Bellingham and Tchouameni to force extra time. In the additional period, Rüdiger scored the winner to send Real Madrid through to the final.

The Copa del Rey final will now feature a highly anticipated El Clasico matchup between Barcelona and Real Madrid, promising an exciting conclusion to Spain’s prestigious cup competition.