Barcelona triumphed over Atletico Madrid to secure a place in the Copa del

Barcelona triumphed over Atletico Madrid to secure a place in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid.

The Catalan club will compete in an El Clasico final after achieving a 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico. Inigo Martinez Berridi, a Spanish defender for Barcelona, and his teammates celebrated their success at the conclusion of the semi-final second leg held at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on April 2, 2025.

On that day, Barcelona clinched a 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid, marking their first appearance in the Copa del Rey final in four years. Ferran Torres netted the decisive goal in the first half, allowing Barcelona to progress with a 5-4 aggregate score following a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg in February.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid also advanced by defeating Real Sociedad in extra time on Tuesday, matching Barcelona's aggregate score of 5-4. This final will be the first encounter between the two rivals in the Copa del Rey since the 2013-14 season, when Madrid claimed the title.