Barcelona Advances to Copa del Rey Final: El Clasico Awaits

Barcelona secured a spot in the 2024–2025 Copa del Rey final after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the semifinal at Metropolitano Stadium on April 2, 2025.

The only goal of the match was scored by Ferran Torres in the 27th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal.

In the first half, Barcelona dominated and created several chances, including a close effort from Raphinha that nearly doubled the lead.

In the second half, Atletico Madrid intensified their attacks and appeared to score through Alexander Sorloth in the 70th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

With this result, Barcelona advanced to the final with a 5–4 aggregate score, following a dramatic 4–4 draw in the first leg.

In the final, Barcelona will face Real Madrid in an El Clasico clash scheduled for April 26, 2025, at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.

Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, praised his team’s balanced performance in both attack and defense.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid’s coach Diego Simeone expressed his disappointment with the result but remained proud of his team’s overall efforts throughout the season.

The upcoming final marks the first El Clasico in the Copa del Rey final since 2014, heightening excitement among football fans around the world.