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Atletico Reach Copa Del Rey Final Despite 3-0 Loss at Barcelona

  • On Tuesday, Atletico Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final despite a 3-0 loss at Barcelona in the semifinal second leg, holding a 4-3 aggregate lead.
  • A 4-0 first-leg win last month provided Atletico's aggregate lead that proved decisive as Barcelona's second-leg revival fell short.
  • Injuries and Musso's saves combined as Barcelona lost Jules Kounde early and Alejandro Balde later, while Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso denied Joao Cancelo to preserve the aggregate lead.
  • Atletico will play the final in Seville on April 18, ending a 13-year absence and awaiting the winner of Real Sociedad versus Athletic Bilbao, who meet Wednesday.
  • Atletico sit third in La Liga, 13 points behind Barcelona, while both clubs remain active in the Champions League, as Juan Musso said 'a game of 180 minutes,' highlighting the strain on players and fans.
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The Atlético de Madrid will play on April 18th in Seville its eleventh final since Diego Pablo Simeone occupies the bench. The Argentine technician achieved the ticket this Tuesday after losing in Spotify Camp Nou (3-0) and asserting the 4-0 of the drive in front of FC Barcelona and leaving without the gestation to the Blaugrana. After the tension of the encounter, the red-white coach opted for a spiritual and cultural disconnect in Catalonia.Ke…

·Granada, Spain
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FC Barcelona does not miss much in the trophy for a spectacular turn. Despite the departure against Atlético Madrid, coach Hansi Flick praises his team.

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Barcelona were one step away from achieving a historic comeback, and one goal away from equalizing the result of the match and sending it to extra time. Despite exiting the semi-finals of the Spanish King's Cup, the "Spotify Camp Nou" stadium bid farewell to its players with warm applause and chants, on a night that reflected the team's fighting spirit...

·Amman, Jordan
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Atletico Madrid lost a dramatic second leg semi-final of the King's Cup against Barcelona 0-3, but qualified for their 20th final.

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Atlético Madrid reached the cup final despite losing 3-0. Barcelona fans were rowdy before the match.

·Budapest, Hungary
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The second leg of the Spanish King's Cup (Copa del Rey) semi-final took place in Catalonia on Tuesday evening - Barcelona won it with a crushing score, but still withdrew from the tournament.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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SOFOOT.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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