Matches between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are always fiercely contested, and the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final was no exception. By the 21st minute, the score was already 2-2, setting the tone for a dramatic encounter. What followed were two stunning comebacks, as both teams showcased their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.

In the end, the match finished in a high-scoring draw, leaving fans thoroughly entertained but with no clear advantage for either side. The result sets up a tantalizing second leg in Madrid on April 1, where both teams will have everything to play for.

2024-25, Spain - Copa del Rey

Barcelona - Atletico Madrid 4:4 (3:2)
Goals: Álvarez Jul., 1 (0:1); Griezmann, 6 (0:2); Pedri, 19 (1:2); Cubarsí, 21 (2:2); Martinez In., 41 (3:2); Lewandowski, 74 (4:2); Llorente M., 84 (4:3); Sørloth, 90 (4:4)

Barcelona: Szczesny; Cubarsí; Balde Al.; Martinez In.; Kounde; de Jong F.; Olmo (Gavi, 68); Raphinha (Fermin, 85); Yamal; Torres F. (Lewandowski, 68); Pedri (Garcia E., 85)
Bench: Peña I.; Kochen Diego; Araujo R.; Fort H.; Martín; Casado M.; Pau Victor

Atletico Madrid: Musso; Gimenez Jose; Lenglet; Galán J. (Reinildo, 55); Gallagher C. (Molina N., 60); De Paul (Angel Correa, 68); Barrios P.; Llorente M.; Griezmann (Sørloth, 68); Álvarez Jul.; Simeone G-o (Lino, 55)
Bench: Oblak; Gomis Aleman; Le Normand; Lemar; Riquelme R.; Witsel
Yellow Cards: Galán J. 16; Gimenez Jose 82; Barrios P. 88; Sørloth 90