The thrilling first-leg semifinal match of the Copa del Rey 2024/2025 between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium ended in a nail-biting 4-4 draw on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025. The game was a tight affair, with both teams exchanging attacking blows from the get-go.
Atletico Madrid took an early lead with two quick goals from Julian Alvarez (1′) and Antoine Griezmann (6′), putting them ahead 0-2 within the first 10 minutes of the match. However, Barcelona, backed by their enthusiastic supporters, mounted a comeback before the first half ended.
La Blaugrana turned the tide with three goals from Pedri (19′), Pau Cubrasi (21′), and Inigo Martinez (41′), making it 3-2 in favor of Barcelona at halftime. The energy was palpable on the field as both teams fought tooth and nail for dominance.
In the second half, Barcelona continued their onslaught, extending their lead to 4-2 with a goal from Robert Lewandowski in the 74th minute. Just when it seemed like Barcelona would secure a remarkable comeback victory, Atletico Madrid shattered their hopes by scoring two late goals.
Los Colchoneros staged a remarkable comeback of their own, with Marcos Llorente finding the back of the net in the 84th minute and Alexander Sorloth scoring in injury time (90+3′). The final whistle blew with the score deadlocked at 4-4, leaving both teams to ponder their performance ahead of the crucial second-leg showdown on April 3, 2025.
As Hans Flick’s team faces an uphill battle to turn the tide in their favor, fans are left eagerly anticipating the outcome of the upcoming match. Meanwhile, in the other semifinal fixture, Real Madrid is set to visit Real Sociedad on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 03:00 AM WIB. Can Los Blancos outshine their rivals and secure a more positive result than Barcelona in the first leg of the semifinals? Only time will tell.
The intense showdown between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid showcased the resilience and skill of both teams, setting the stage for an epic battle in the upcoming leg. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in the quest for Copa del Rey glory.
