Barcelona Controls the Game at the Metropolitano

FC Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a 1–0 victory over Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium, sealing a 5–4 aggregate win. The only goal of the match came in the 27th minute when Ferran Torres converted a pinpoint assist from young talent Lamine Yamal.

Throughout the match, Barcelona displayed defensive solidity and midfield control, with standout performances from Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermín López. On the other side, Atlético attempted to shift the momentum in the second half with tactical changes from Diego Simeone, including the introduction of Alexander Sørloth, who had a goal disallowed for offside. Still, the rojiblancos failed to register a shot on target, exposing their offensive struggles.

A Worrying Trend for Simeone

The defeat deepens Diego Simeone’s negative trend against Barcelona. Since taking charge of Atlético de Madrid in 2011, the Argentine manager has faced Barcelona 38 times, managing just six wins. This statistic highlights the consistent difficulty Simeone’s teams have faced when going up against the Catalan giants.

Following the elimination, Simeone expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall performance this season, emphasizing the need to accept the current reality and continue working toward closing the gap with top-level opponents.

With this result, Barcelona now prepares to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, set for April 26 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. It will be the first Clásico in a domestic cup final in more than a decade, adding yet another chapter to one of football’s greatest rivalries.