Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Share Epic 4-4 Copa del Rey Thriller
Wow, what a match! Barcelona and Atletico Madrid just delivered an absolute classic in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, playing out a breathtaking 4-4 draw at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys. If you missed this one, you missed one of the most thrilling games of the season!
Right from the start, Atletico Madrid came out flying, wasting no time in stunning Barcelona with two quickfire goals. Julian Alvarez found the net in the very first minute, and just five minutes later, Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead. At that moment, it looked like Diego Simeone’s side was in total control. But Barcelona had other plans.
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The response was immediate. Within minutes, the Catalan giants struck back with two goals of their own. Pedri pulled one back in the 19th minute, and just two minutes later, young Pau Cubarsà brought Barcelona level. Suddenly, the momentum had completely shifted. The home crowd was roaring, and Barcelona kept pushing forward. Just before halftime, Iñigo MartÃnez completed the turnaround, putting Barça 3-2 ahead at the break.
In the second half, Barcelona seemed to have sealed the game when Robert Lewandowski made it 4-2 in the 74th minute, finishing off a brilliant assist from Lamine Yamal. At that point, it looked like Barcelona would walk away with a crucial first-leg victory. But Atletico Madrid had other ideas.
With time running out, Marcos Llorente gave Atletico hope by scoring in the 84th minute. And then, in dramatic fashion, substitute Alexander Sørloth struck in stoppage time to make it 4-4, completing an incredible comeback.
This game had everything—early goals, comebacks, drama, and last-minute heroics. The second leg in April at the Metropolitano Stadium is now set up perfectly, with both teams knowing that a place in the final is still up for grabs. The winner will face either Real Madrid or Real Sociedad, who play their first leg tomorrow.
Barcelona last won the Copa del Rey in 2021, while Atletico Madrid’s last triumph came in 2013. With this kind of intensity, the second leg promises to be just as electrifying. Football fans, get ready—this semifinal is far from over!
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