- Ferran Torres’ 27th-minute goal secures Barcelona’s place in the Copa del Rey final
- Atletico Madrid miss out on their last chance for silverware this season
- Barcelona will face Real Madrid in their first Copa final clash since 2014
Key Takeaways:
Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 away from home to book their place in the Copa del Rey final, where they will face arch-rivals Real Madrid. Ferran Torres was on target in the 27th minute, delivering the vital goal for the Catalan side. Barcelona created several other good chances, while Atletico only picked up the tempo late in the match — ultimately to no avail.
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Diego Simeone’s men played with greater intensity in the second half, but they failed to convert the few chances they created in front of Wojciech Szczesny’s goal, and now must digest another bitter disappointment.
The Copa del Rey represented Atletico’s final opportunity to claim silverware this season. The team has already exited the Champions League, and a three-match winless streak in La Liga has seen them drop nine points behind leaders Barcelona. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick’s side have now strung together six consecutive victories in all competitions and continue to chase a potential treble.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will now meet in the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2014, when the capital club triumphed 2-1.