📈 Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Aggregate: 5-4)

Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. With a 5-4 aggregate win, Barca now prepares for an electrifying El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid in the final.

🏅 Unbeaten Streak Continues
The Catalan giants extended their unbeaten run to 21 games in 2025, keeping their hopes of a quadruple alive. Atletico, on the other hand, now have little to play for, trailing nine points behind Barcelona in La Liga with nine games remaining.

🗣️ Torres: "A Final Against Our Biggest Rival is Huge"
"If a final is already a huge motivation, imagine playing against your most direct rival," said Ferran Torres after the game.

🔍 Match Highlights:

17-year-old Lamine Yamal provided a brilliant assist to Torres, who clinically finished for the only goal of the match.
Atletico’s Sorloth came close to an equalizer but was ruled offside.
Atletico’s last-minute pressure was dealt with by Barca’s solid defense.
Goalkeeper Juan Musso made crucial saves but couldn’t stop Torres’ strike.

🔄 Real Madrid Also Advances
Real Madrid secured their place in the final after a 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad, setting up a dream El Clasico Copa del Rey final.

💨 Flick’s Reaction:
"We played bravely, especially in the second half. The job is not done, we are fighting to win titles," said Barca coach Hansi Flick.

🛡️ Atletico’s Disappointment:
Atletico’s Copa del Rey exit follows their Champions League elimination to Real Madrid, leaving them empty-handed this season. Jose Gimenez thanked the fans, saying, "We have to lift our heads and finish the season strong."

📺 Next Up: The Final Showdown!
The Copa del Rey final promises to be a thrilling encounter as two Spanish giants, Barcelona and Real Madrid, battle for the prestigious trophy.

💥 El Clasico Awaits! 💥