Trending Now - Barcelona Eliminated From Copa Del Rey by Atlético Madrid

WHO:

Barcelona Football Club (Barça)

Atlético Madrid (Atleti)

Hansi Flick, Barcelona coach

Marc Bernal, Barcelona player

Raphinha, Barcelona player

Gerard Martín, Barcelona player

Jules Koundé, Barcelona player

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona player

Juan Musso, Atlético Madrid goalkeeper

Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid coach

Antoine Griezmann, Atlético Madrid player

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona player

Pedri, Barcelona player

Matteo Ruggeri, Atlético Madrid player

Ademola Lookman, Atlético Madrid player

João Cancelo, Barcelona player

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona player

WHAT:

Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 3-0 on March 3, 2026, but lost the Copa del Rey semifinal tie 4-3 on aggregate.

Goals scored by Marc Bernal (2) and Raphinha (penalty).

Barcelona registered 13 shots on goal in the first half.

Injuries occurred to Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde during the match.

Hansi Flick stated, "We are disappointed, but we can be very proud about the performance we showed."

Barcelona will face Newcastle United in the Champions League round of 16.

WHERE:

Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

Seville, Spain (location of the Copa del Rey final)

WHEN:

Match date: March 3, 2026

Injuries to Koundé and Balde to be assessed on March 5, 2026.

Copa del Rey final scheduled for April 2026.

WHY:

Barcelona aimed to overcome a 4-0 deficit from the first leg of the semifinal against Atlético Madrid.

The match was critical for Barcelona to secure a place in the Copa del Rey final.

HOW:

Barcelona employed an aggressive attacking strategy, taking early shots and creating numerous chances.

Tactical adjustments included moving João Cancelo to right-back and later positioning Ronald Araujo as a striker.

A penalty was awarded to Barcelona after a foul on Pedri by Marc Pubill.

In an intense match at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona triumphed over Atlético Madrid with a score of 3-0 on March 3, 2026, but ultimately lost the Copa del Rey semifinal tie 4-3 on aggregate. Marc Bernal scored twice and Raphinha added a penalty, while injuries to Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde will be assessed on March 5. Coach Hansi Flick expressed disappointment but pride in his team's performance, as they now prepare to face Newcastle United in the Champions League round of 16.