Atletico Madrid Stuns Barcelona with 4-0 Copa Shock
At the Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid delivered one of the most stunning performances in recent Copa del Rey history, dismantling Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the semi-final. From the opening whistle, it was clear this would be a night Barcelona will want to forget.
The game turned on a cruel twist just six minutes in. An own goal by Barcelona’s Eric Garcia handed Atletico the lead, immediately shifting momentum. Barcelona looked rattled, struggling to find composure against a team moving with relentless purpose. Just eight minutes later, Antoine Griezmann, the competition’s top scorer, doubled the advantage with a clinical strike, leaving his former club chasing shadows.
Atletico didn’t let up. In the 33rd minute, a well-orchestrated move saw Julian Alvarez set up Ademola Lookman, who slotted home to make it 3-0. And before the half could end, Alvarez himself found the net from distance in stoppage time, ending a two-month goal drought and sending Atletico fans into delirium. Four goals in the first half against La Liga leaders — it was a statement of intent and dominance rarely seen at this stage.
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Barcelona’s struggles continued in the second half. They thought they had pulled one back, but after a record-equalling eight-minute VAR check, Pau Cubarsi’s effort was disallowed for offside. The frustration only deepened when Eric Garcia was sent off late in the game, compounding an already disastrous night.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico displayed a perfect mix of aggression, precision and tactical discipline. Even with possession heavily favoring Barcelona, Atletico’s counter-attacks were sharp and their finishing clinical. For Hansi Flick’s side, missing key wingers and failing to convert chances left them exposed and vulnerable.
This result carries enormous implications for the semi-final. With a four-goal deficit and an away leg still to play at Camp Nou, Barcelona face a monumental task just to stay in contention. Atletico, meanwhile, can approach the return fixture brimming with confidence, knowing they have already carved a significant advantage.
Tonight was more than just a victory; it was a reminder of how quickly football can turn, how one moment of misfortune can cascade into a historic result. Fans around the world are left asking: Can Barcelona recover, or is Atletico Madrid on their way to the final?
Stay with us as we continue to follow this story, breaking down every angle and keeping you updated with the latest developments in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
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