Goal and Highlights: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona in Copa del Rey

LAMINE YAMAL WITH A WORLD CLASS BALL TO FERRAN TORRES TO OPEN THE SCORING IN THE COPA DEL REY SEMIFINAL 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/RHOMWjIfT3 — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 2, 2025

It's all over! After 94 minutes, a shot from Ferrán Torres puts the Blaugrana team through to another final, a match that looks set to be quite interesting, the classic of Spanish football. 

We're within a whisker! The referee has added four more minutes to the match. Atlético will be looking for the equalizer to extend the game into extra time. The home side is on the verge of being eliminated from this tournament.

Another change for Barcelona. Lamine Yamal, the man responsible for most of the first-half's dangerous plays, leaves the field. Gerard Martín takes over, looking to create forward opportunities and find the goal.

Atlético continues to press, with Alexander Sorloth and Rodrigo Riquelme constantly applying pressure on Szczesny's area. The home side stifled Barcelona with great vigor, but they failed to create any danger.

A substitution by the Colchoneros, fatigue is already starting to take its toll. Riquelme comes on to refresh his legs, and Antoine Griezmann leaves the field. The Frenchman put in a good performance, running constantly.

What a close call! After Joules Koundé attempted a powerful cross for his team, Clément Lenglet appeared with a superb tackle that ended up deflecting the ball and preventing it from being finished by Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona makes a substitution in search of more goals for the visitors. Robert Lewandowski, another of the team's top scorers, comes on in search of more goals, while Ferrán Torres comes off the field.

Good one. Ronald Araújo made a great save, the defender managing to clear the ball and prevent the home side from causing any damage in his own box. Atlético kept pushing, with Pablo Barrios continuing to send in crosses and looking for the equalizer.

Go... OVERRULED! A great through ball looking for Alexander Sorloth, the player finished beautifully to tie the score, but the flag bearer quickly called offside and the goal was disallowed. 

Atlético is in trouble, trying to get out of their area to look for Szczesny's goal, however the culé squad keeps applying pressure and looking for Musso's goal, very persistently, although they are no longer reaching it as easily.

It can't be! It's Pablo Barrios who is left lying on the field after a dispute with Joules Koundé. The former falls to the ground and a free kick is awarded to the home side. Little by little, they continue to search.

Two changes for Barcelona. Pau Cubarsi and Fermín López performed well, while Eric García and Ronald Araújo came on, a defensive change for the Catalans as they look to prevent goals from falling into their own net.

A change for the Colchoneros, who are looking to refresh their legs in the second half. Robin Le Normand comes off the pitch, and Nahuel Molina comes in to give the match a boost.      

Lamine Yamal created quite a bit of play, with a good shift in play allowing the Catalans to reach Musso's area with danger, but a good defensive intervention prevented Musso from scoring his second goal of the match.

That's it. The match went back and forth, with both teams having their chances, but the introduction of Alexander Sorloth allowed the Colchoneros to have more access to the opponent's penalty area and create a positive impression.

Atlético's face has already changed. Simeone's men started the second half attacking Szczesny's goal. Little by little, they are gaining more ground and looking to damage the visitors' goal. Their defense is multiplying.

There's more to play. The second half is already underway at the Metropolitano. Atlético Madrid will be looking to level the score. They've already made substitutions and will be looking to give their all in the second half. Barcelona's squad wants to avoid danger.

Atlético de Madrid has three changes before the start of the second half. César Azpilicueta, Giuliano Simeone, and Reinildo Mandava are out, while Javi Galán, Clément Lenglet, and Alexander Sorloth will fill in for those positions.

Halftime. The teams head into the 15-minute break after the first half. Diego Simeone will try to engage his players and push them to find the opponent's goal in the second half. They need more.

There's more. The referee determined that three minutes were lost in the first half, which were added before the end of the first half. A strong finish by both teams is in the offing. 

The home side hasn't managed to create any danger up front. It's the Blaugrana who keep pressing and preventing Atlético from creating any dangerous plays up front. They want to maintain their lead.

Goalkeeper! A through ball looks for Raphinha, and it's Musso who prevents the Blaugrana striker's shot from going in under his own goal and scoring the second of the match. Barcelona is applying a lot of pressure for this match.

The final minutes were very tight, with both teams trying to take control and ending up committing various fouls. They gradually sought to create more danger in the opponent's area, but there was little clarity.

No problem! Alejandro Balde's powerful shot from outside the box caused no damage, but it ended up going over the goal and Musso was given a rest, preventing a second. They want more goals. 

It can't be! Atlético Madrid escapes a second with a great backheel from Pedri, but Raphinha fails to land the ball on the ball, and Robin Le Normand manages to perfectly parry the shot to prevent another.

Goal, goal, goal, goal for Barcelona! After a superb pass from Lamine Yamal, Ferrán Torres appears inside the box, manages to perfectly tip the ball into the box, and scores the first goal, giving the Blaugranas the numerical advantage they had already shown throughout the match.

Both teams come into this match with four goals each. If they want to advance to the final, they need to win the match no matter what. Otherwise, everything will end up being decided in overtime or on penalties.

They want the goal! A great through ball from Lamine Yamal, after several touches, reached Raphinha, who was inside the box. The forward made a perfect header, but the ball went wide. Barcelona insist.

What a gem! It was Robin Le Normand who managed to get in the way, preventing Ferrán Torres from shooting at goal, and he looked to open the scoring in stunning fashion. The home defender managed to prevent the first goal of the match.

It's Pablo Barrios who can't get free at the start of the match, while Fermín keeps providing good coverage for the player, who, despite the home side's efforts, fails to create any danger. 

It was a close call! Raphinha's pass into the area, Lamine Yamal appeared, the player drove in the direction of the goal, shot with quite a bit of power, but the ball went slightly wide of the goal, leaving him with no opportunity.

No problem! After reviewing the incident with the VAR, the referee determined that the challenge was not serious and upheld the initial decision. César Azpilicueta was spared an early red card that would have significantly influenced the score.

What a mess! The match got off to a bad start, César Azpilicueta took a dive on Raphinha, but the referee dismissed the Atletico player with a yellow card, even though the match hasn't restarted yet.

The match got off to a brisk start, with both teams creating dangerous attacks. However, a well-chosen tackle prevented the Blaugrana from falling first, as they pressed from the outset.  

The opening whistle blows. The ball rolls around the Metropolitano stadium, as the Blaugranas and Atlético de Madrid battle it out for a place in this year's Copa del Rey final. A thrilling 90 minutes lie ahead.

Ferrán Torres is the striker to watch for Barcelona. The youngster has scored four goals in his last three matches. This time, he'll be looking to increase his tally and put in a strong performance on the road.

Julián Álvarez comes into this match having scored five goals in his last six matches. The Atlético Madrid forward will be looking to put on a great performance, score goals, and secure a place in the grand final.

The team that wins today will face Real Madrid. It's important to note that the Merengue team qualified for the Copa del Rey final after defeating Real Sociedad in extra time by an aggregate score of 5 goals to 4.

There's just under half an hour left until this match kicks off. Ninety minutes of excitement are ahead. Both teams are eager to score goals and leave everything on the pitch. There needs to be a winner.

In the last four matches these teams have played in LaLiga, the Blaugranas have recorded three wins, two of them without conceding a goal, and Atlético de Madrid also secured one victory. They will look for another good game.

Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferrán Torres will start up front. All three will look to create damage up front and go for that much-needed goal for their team, seeking qualification to the final of this Cup.

Forward Robert Lewandowski will not start tonight's match. He will be rested, but everything indicates he could come on as a substitute. Hansi Flick's men will be looking to secure another victory.

These teams have played nine times, ten if you add this one, to reach a Copa del Rey final. Of these matches, Barcelona has accumulated six wins against three of the Colchoneros. They will try to win another time.

Atlético Madrid has nothing left to play for beyond this tournament and LaLiga. Simeone's squad is coming in with a lot of momentum and a desire to score goals up front, and they'll be looking to score goals in their favor.

We're back for a minute-by-minute look at the match between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. We'll be sharing the most important information, including the confirmed lineups for both teams, shortly.

Don't forget to follow the match on VAVEL. We'll soon be sharing the most important and relevant information about both teams, so you can't miss this live broadcast. This match will be the ona that define the final.
 

This is how the blaugrana team started the match against their rival, Osasuna.Wojciech Szczesny; Joules Koundé, Eric García, Íñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González; Lamine Yamal, Ferrán Torres, Gavi.

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It's 3:30 PM (USA) when these teams will face each other. However, here are the times for different countries:
Argentina: 3:30 PM
Bolivia: 2:30 PM
Brazil: 3:30 PM
Chile: 2:30 PM
Colombia: 1:30 PM
Ecuador: 1:30 PM
United States: 3:30 PM PT and 4:30 PM ET
Mexico: 1:30 PM
Paraguay: 2:30 PM
Peru: 1:30 PM
Uruguay: 3:30 PM
Venezuela: 3:30 PM
Japan: 4:30 AM
India: 1:30 AM
Nigeria: 8:30 PM
South Africa: 1:30 AM
Australia: 5:30 AM
United Kingdom ET: 8:30 PM

After the win against Osasuna, Hansi Flick spoke to the press: “I think it's a different game, it's like a final before the final, and I believe we'll reach the final. It's a great opportunity. We're proud of this team. It's not because we've gotten this far by luck: we deserve it. I also want to thank everyone for their work. They give the right response in every situation. We won the Super Cup, but it's in the past. We want to reach the final, but it won't be easy. They have a fantastic coach, they know what they're playing for, and they're convinced of what they're doing. They're there until the last minute; it will be very difficult.”
“My attitude is always the same; we always have to try. We'll see the result. The team has improved, and I've told them that. I'm grateful for what they do. But this is football.” Titles count, but so far everyone is happy with the style, the play, and how the players have improved. I'm happy with the team and the atmosphere in the locker room. We have to continue like this."

These were Diego Simeone's statements before today's match: "The fans have behaved like they have every year since I arrived at the club. They sang throughout the match, gave incredible energy, and the strength of the stadium helps us, but tomorrow isn't a final, it's a semifinal that would allow us to play a final. Against an opponent that plays extraordinarily."
"I'm speaking from my own feelings. The team is having a very good season, they competed very well in the Champions League and are doing very well in La Liga. We don't give up on each match."
"We'll go through different moments in the match. They'll be in a high position, and we'll try to repeat the performances we've had. I don't think there will be many changes on either side."
"I don't find it surprising because the opponent plays with the same intensity throughout the match. They'll have scoring opportunities. They're playing very bravely, and we have to try to get through the best moments of the game and isolate them from that potential."Barcelona's latest lineup
This is how the Blaugrana team lined up ahead of their match against Osasuna.
Wojciech Szczesny; Joules Koundé; Eric García; Íñigo Martínez; Alejandro Balde; Dani Olmo; Frenkie de Jong; Pedri González; Lamine Yamal; Ferrán Torres; Gavi.

After the draw against Espanyol, they could repeat their starting XI for this match.
Jan Oblak; César Azpilicueta; Clément Lenglet; Robin Le Normand; Marcos Llorente; Samuel Lino; Pablo Barrios, Conor Gallagher, Giuliano Simeone; Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth

Barcelona managed to put on a great performance against Osasuna at home. Hansi Flick's team optimistically thrashed their opponents, securing their victory and scoring goals.

Atlético Madrid failed to score three points in their last match. It was Espanyol who snatched two points from the Madrid team after scoring the equalizer from the penalty spot, and the score ended tied at one goal.

In this preview, we'll bring you the most relevant news and updates from this match, as well as everything happening around this stadium, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, which will host a great match. Ninety minutes of excitement are ahead.