Atlético Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final after a thrilling two-legged semifinal against holders Barcelona, winning 4-3 on aggregate despite a 3-0 second-leg defeat at Camp Nou on March 3, 2026.
First Leg: Atlético's 4-0 Masterclass.
Diego Simeone's team defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the Metropolitano on February 12. The rout began with Eric García's 7th-minute own goal, followed by Antoine Griezmann (14'), Ademola Lookman (33'), and Julián Álvarez (45+2') in the first half.
Second Leg: Barcelona 3-0, But Short.
Barcelona roared back at Camp Nou, winning 3-0 due to Marc Bernal (45+4'), Raphinha (45+5'), and Bernal again (72') from a Cancelo cross but they needed four in extra time.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sparkled, but Atlético's defense held firm under attack, effectively immobilizing the car.
Griezmann's Troll steals the show.
Despite the loss, Griezmann published a legendary Instagram shot of himself stomping over a fallen Barcelona player with the caption "Is this picture too harsh?"
Barcelona's double defense comes to an end, and Atleti will play their first final in 13 years.
