Overview
- Atlético Madrid surged to an early 2-0 lead within six minutes with goals from Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann.
- Barcelona responded with four unanswered goals, including strikes from Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Robert Lewandowski.
- Atlético's Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sørloth scored late, with Sørloth equalizing in stoppage time to secure the 4-4 draw.
- The second leg of the semi-final will take place at Atlético’s Metropolitano Stadium on April 2, with the winner advancing to face either Real Madrid or Real Sociedad.
- Barcelona last won the Copa del Rey in 2021, while Atlético’s most recent triumph in the competition was in 2013.