On 25 February 2025, in the highly keenly anticipated first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona drew a thrilling 4-4 with Atlético Madrid at Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys in Barcelona.
Summary of the Match
Atlético Madrid became instigators from the first minute of the match, striking hard with a two-goal berth within a few minutes through Julián and Griezmann.
FC Barcelona hammered back with all determination to equalize before halftime, thanks to goals from Pedri and Cubarsí, pegging down the score to 2-2.
The second half had Barcelona control the proceedings for a brief while, with a two-goal lead through Íñigo and Lewandowski that made the score 4-2, and then while Atlético Madrid rallied to equalize again with goals from Llorente and Sorloth that made the score 4-4 after the final whistle.
What comes next:
With the scores being level, this second leg promises to be one intense affair. Atlético Madrid will be at home against Barcelona in the Estadio Metropolitano, with the outcome sealing one of their fates to represent in the finals.
This match is a testament to the competitiveness of Spanish football and it highlights what a thrilling finish the tournament is bound to deliver.