Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey result, latest updates and reaction after semi-final classic

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·25 de febrero de 2025

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey result, latest updates and reaction after semi-final classic

A huge clash in the Copa del Rey semi-final

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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid shared eight goals at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in a Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg thriller. Both sides let a two-goal lead slip which will concern Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone, but for the neutral, it has made the return meeting in April all the more intriguing.

The visitors enjoyed the perfect start to the cup tie as Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann were both on the scoresheet inside the opening six minutes before Barca woke up and produced a devastating 20 minute spell in which Pedri, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez netted to ensure Flick’s side went in at half-time ahead.

Substitute Robert Lewandowski appeared to have wrapped the game up for Barcelona when he scored but Atletico fought back thanks to Marcos Llorente and another stoppage-time goal from Alexander Sorloth to ensure the semi-final first-leg finished 4-4. Read back the game below with our dedicated match blog!