Barcelona Nearly Achieved the Feat: See the Summary and Goals (3-0) Against Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid wrote a page of resilience in the Copa del Rey this Tuesday. The Colchonero team became the first finalist of the tournament, despite falling 3-0 at the Camp Nou against FC Barcelona. The decisive 4-0 advantage obtained in the first leg ultimately tipped the balance in favor of Diego Simeone's players, who managed the difference and secured their ticket to the grand final.
TL;DR
- Atlético de Madrid qualified for the Copa del Rey final.
- They lost the second leg 3-0 to FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
- A 4-0 advantage from the first leg was decisive for Atlético.
- Marc Bernal scored twice and Raphinha added a penalty for Barcelona.
- Barcelona needed one more goal to force extra time but couldn't find it.
- Atlético secured their first Copa del Rey final appearance since 2013.
- The final will be held in Seville.
- Atlético's opponent will be either Real Sociedad or Athletic Club.