Barcelona edged past Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 victory at Metropolitano Stadium, securing their place in the Copa del Rey final against arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Barcelona Beat Atletico 1-0 to Book Copa del Rey Final Spot Against Madrid
Ferran Torres netted the decisive goal in the 27th minute, skillfully finishing after a precise through ball from the dynamic 17-year-old Lamine Yamal.
This win marks Barcelona’s first Copa del Rey final appearance since 2021, when they clinched their 31st title.
The upcoming final on April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville will be the eighth ‘El Clásico’ in the competition’s history, the first since the 2013-14 season.
In their previous encounters this season, Barcelona triumphed 4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Atletico Madrid, aiming for their first Copa final since 2013, struggled to break down Barcelona’s resolute defense.
Despite a disallowed goal for offside by Alexander Sorloth in the 69th minute, Diego Simeone’s side couldn’t find the breakthrough.
This defeat compounds a challenging season for Atletico, following their recent Champions League exit.
Real Madrid secured their spot in the final after a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad, advancing 5-4 on aggregate. Antonio Rudiger’s decisive header in extra time sealed the victory.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are in contention for multiple trophies this season, including La Liga and the Champions League.
Barcelona currently leads La Liga with 66 points, three ahead of Real Madrid. The eagerly anticipated Copa del Rey final promises to be a captivating chapter in the storied rivalry between Spain’s two most successful clubs
