Key Takeaways
- Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final despite losing 3–0 to Barcelona in the second leg; they advanced with a 4–3 aggregate score.
- Barcelona needed a significant win to overcome a 4–0 deficit from the first leg played in Madrid.
- Marc Bernal scored twice for Barcelona, while Raphinha also scored from a penalty kick, but it wasn’t enough to tie the aggregate score.
- Atletico Madrid will play in the 2026 Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on April 18, 2026.
- Barcelona exits the tournament after the semifinals as Atletico advances due to their aggregate victory.
Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final despite losing 3–0 to Barcelona in the second leg of their semifinal tie. The result was played at Barcelona’s home stadium. Atletico advanced with a 4–3 aggregate score after winning the first leg 4–0 in Madrid.
Barcelona needed a large victory to overturn the deficit from the first match. The Spanish side pushed forward from the start of the game. Atletico focused mainly on defending their aggregate lead.
Barcelona controlled possession during most of the match. Atletico spent long periods inside their defensive half.
Barcelona Win Second Leg But Fall Short
Barcelona opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Marc Bernal scored the first goal of the match. The goal reduced Atletico’s aggregate lead.
Barcelona continued attacking before halftime. Raphinha scored from the penalty spot later in the first half. The goal made the score 2–0 in the match.
The home team maintained pressure in the second half. Barcelona created several attacking chances. Atletico defended deep and cleared crosses from the penalty area.
Marc Bernal scored his second goal later in the match. The strike made the score 3–0 for Barcelona. The result left Barcelona one goal short of tying the aggregate score.
Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey Final Opponent Awaited
The match ended 3–0 for Barcelona. However, Atletico Madrid advanced with a 4–3 aggregate victory across both semifinal legs.
The first-leg result in Madrid proved decisive. Atletico’s four-goal advantage allowed them to reach the final despite the second-leg defeat.
Atletico Madrid will play in the 2026 Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. The final is scheduled for April 18, 2026.
Their opponent will be the winner of the other semifinal. That match is between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao.
Barcelona exits the tournament after the semifinal stage. Atletico Madrid continues to the final due to the aggregate result.