FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Clash in Copa del Rey Goal Fest
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Synopsis
In a thrilling Copa del Rey semifinal, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played to a dramatic 4-4 draw at Montjuic. The match featured an exciting exchange of goals, showcasing the attacking prowess of both teams and keeping fans engaged until the final whistle.
Key Takeaways
- Match ended in a 4-4 draw
- Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann shone for Atletico
- Barcelona's Pedri and Inigo Martinez were key players
- Late equalizer from Alexander Sorloth
- Intense atmosphere at Montjuic
Barcelona, Feb 26 (NationPress) In an exhilarating clash, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battled to a sensational 4-4 stalemate in the initial leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal at Montjuic. The match featured a riveting exchange of goals that kept supporters on the edge of their seats.
Atletico struck first just 50 seconds in, with Antoine Griezmann setting up Julian Alvarez, who expertly converted at the far post. Alvarez then assisted Griezmann in the eighth minute, allowing him to exploit Barcelona's high defensive line and net with his right foot.
The atmosphere was dominated by Atletico fans early on, but Barcelona quickly sought to equalize, though Ferran Torres was thwarted by Juan Musso, Atletico's goalkeeper, according to reports from Xinhua.
Barcelona found their groove as Pedri scored in the 19th minute, finishing smoothly after impressive contributions from Lamine Yamal and Jules Kounde. Just a minute later, Pau Cubarsi leaped over Pablo Barrios to head in from a corner, bringing the score level.
Despite Ferran missing another chance, Inigo Martinez soon put Barcelona ahead by finishing unmarked from another corner that Atletico failed to clear.
In the second half, Atletico sought to regain control, but in the 74th minute, Robert Lewandowski scored after a fantastic setup from Yamal, seemingly giving Barca the upper hand.
Angel Correa injected energy into Atletico's attack, and with just seven minutes remaining, he assisted Llorente, who scored with a fierce shot that took a slight deflection.
As the match approached its end, play was interrupted by two children on the field, and shortly after, Alexander Sorloth equalized to make it 4-4, following excellent play from Samuel Lino. Atletico's substitutions proved effective, although Barcelona will feel frustrated about losing focus so late in the match.
