Atlético Madrid in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey, winning 1-0 and advancing with a 5-4 aggregate score . The match was characterized by Barcelona's dominance in possession, controlling the ball for approximately 69.7% of the game while limiting Atlético to a mere one shot on goal . This tactical superiority underscored Barcelona's intent to reclaim their standing in Spanish football.
 Barcelona will face fierce rivals Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Copa del Rey final after they beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 at a feverish Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-4 aggregate win.
Barcelona, Ferran Torres's effort from inside the box in the 27th minute was enough to earn the Catalan side a win in the Spanish capital that booked their ticket to the final in Seville later this month.
Torres was freed through the middle by Lamine Yamal and took the ball in his stride before striking a low shot into the bottom left corner past keeper Juan Musso.
Eric Garcia’s performance received special praise from Flick, who noted the defender’s ability to provide stability at the back.
Flick has been encouraging Garcia to remain patient and seize his opportunities, acknowledging the player’s versatility and professionalism.
Barcelona, the Copa’s most successful club with 31 trophies, had not made it to the final since 2021, when it beat Athletic Bilbao.
Osasuna in 2023.
The April 26 final in Seville will mark the third Clasico of the season.
Torres’ well-taken strike, assisted by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, proved enough to seal the win for Barcelona. Despite a late push from Atletico, including an offside goal by Alexander Sorloth and a near-miss from Antoine Griezmann, the hosts could not find the equalizer.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid, who progressed after a 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad, in the final. Atletico, already eliminated from the Champions League, are left to focus on finishing the season strong in La Liga.
The solitary goal came from Ferran Torres in the 27th minute, following an assist from rising star Lamine Yamal. This moment not only propelled Barcelona into the final but also set up an eagerly awaited "Clasico" showdown against Real Madrid—marking their first encounter in a Copa del Rey final in over a decade . Both clubs are currently competing fiercely for supremacy in LaLiga and are simultaneously engaged in Champions League quarterfinals, intensifying the rivalry.
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