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Barcelona Secures Clasico Copa del Rey Final with Victory Over Atletico

Ferran Torres' decisive goal sends Barcelona to their first Copa del Rey final since 2021, where they will face Real Madrid on April 26 in Seville.

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 semi-final, winning 5-4 on aggregate after a dramatic first leg in February.
  • Ferran Torres scored the match-winning goal in the 27th minute, assisted by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who impressed with his creativity and vision.
  • The victory extends Barcelona's unbeaten streak in 2025 to 21 games, as the team remains in contention for a historic treble under manager Hansi Flick.
  • Atletico Madrid's struggles deepen with a six-game winless streak, including their elimination from the Champions League and now the Copa del Rey.
  • The final on April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville will mark the first Clasico Copa del Rey final since 2014, with Barcelona having won both previous encounters with Real Madrid this season.