On April 2, 2025, FC Barcelona clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Metropolitano Stadium. This win secured a 5-4 aggregate triumph, propelling Barcelona into the final against their arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Ferran Torres capitalized on a precise assist from Lamine Yamal, netting the only goal of the match. Barcelona dominated the first half, showcasing fluid attacking play and solid defense. Atletico Madrid, known for their resilience, intensified their efforts in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities. Despite their relentless attacks, including a disallowed goal due to offside, Atletico couldn't breach Barcelona's defense.
This victory marks Barcelona's first Copa del Rey final appearance in four seasons and sets up a highly anticipated "El Clásico" final against Real Madrid on April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Historically, the two teams have faced each other 18 times in Copa del Rey finals, with Real Madrid holding 11 victories. This upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams are also competing for top honors in La Liga and the Champions League.
Atletico Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, expressed pride in his team's overall performance despite the semifinal exit. He emphasized the importance of focusing on upcoming fixtures to finish the season strongly.