Atletico Madrid Reach Copa Del Rey Final Despite 3-0 Defeat At Barcelona

Atletico Madrid have booked their place in the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013, progressing on aggregate despite suffering a 3-0 loss to Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Diego Simeone’s men advanced thanks to their commanding 4-0 victory in the first leg in Madrid, which secured a 4-3 aggregate triumph over the two-legged semi-final clash.

Barcelona came out aggressively at home, aware they needed at least four goals to drag the tie into extra time. Their breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute when 18-year-old Marc Bernal, stepping in for the injured Frenkie de Jong, converted from close range after a low cross from Lamine Yamal.

The hosts doubled their advantage in first-half stoppage time, with Raphinha calmly converting from the penalty spot after Pedri was brought down inside the area. Bernal then grabbed his second of the night in the 72nd minute, volleying home Joao Cancelo’s delivery to make it 3-0.

Despite their dominance and three goals on the night, Barcelona were unable to find the crucial fourth strike that would have kept their title defence alive.

Atletico will now prepare for next month’s final in Seville, where they are set to meet either Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao.