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Barcelona Advances to Copa del Rey Final with Narrow Win Over Atletico Madrid

Ferran Torres's decisive goal and Lamine Yamal's assist secure a 5-4 aggregate victory, setting up a historic Clasico final against Real Madrid on April 26.

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Semi Final - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 2, 2025 FC Barcelona's Ferran Torres scores their first goal REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Semi Final - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 2, 2025 FC Barcelona's Wojciech Szczesny makes a save from Atletico Madrid's Clement Lenglet REUTERS/Juan Medina
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Semi Final - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 2, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Jose Maria Gimenez in action with FC Barcelona's Raphinha REUTERS/Susana Vera

Overview

  • Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, advancing with a 5-4 aggregate win.
  • Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 27th minute, assisted by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who continues to impress this season.
  • The victory extends Barcelona's unbeaten run in 2025 to 21 matches, as they remain in contention for a treble under manager Hansi Flick.
  • Atletico Madrid's elimination marks their sixth consecutive match without a win, further dimming their hopes for silverware this season.
  • The Copa del Rey final on April 26 in Seville will be the first Clasico final between Barcelona and Real Madrid in over a decade, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.