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Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad clash in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, with Atlético seeking their 11th cup and Real Sociedad chasing a second crown this decade; kickoff is Saturday afternoon (3 p.m. ET/8 p.m. BST), with US coverage on ESPN platforms, UK on ITV4/ITVX, and regional streams in Mexico and elsewhere.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed a brave display after a 3-0 win couldn't overturn a 4-3 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final; he explained why Pedri stayed on for 90 minutes as a risk, and lamented injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde while seeking talks with the medical staff to prevent further setbacks.
Barcelona won 3-0 in the second leg but were eliminated 4-3 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid; Pedri posted a heartfelt note thanking fans and promising brighter days ahead, saying the team gave everything and will recharge with the incredible backing as he continues his return from injury.
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate to reach the Copa del Rey final after a 3-0 Barça win in the second leg; Simeone congratulated Hansi Flick and praised his team’s performance, noting Giménez’s substitution added maturity. He also highlighted the effort of Pedri, Balde and Bernal, and said a Champions League quarterfinal meeting could happen if both win their last-16 ties (Barcelona vs Newcastle; Atletico vs Tottenham).
Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 3-0 at Camp Nou in the Copa del Rey, with Marc Bernal scoring twice and Raphinha adding the other after Lamine Yamal’s opener, but the result wasn’t enough to overturn the aggregate; the article also provides player ratings highlighting standout Barça performers like Joan Garcia, Pedri, and Yamal.
Barcelona were unable to complete a dramatic comeback in the Copa del Rey semi-final, losing 4-3 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid despite a 3-0 second-leg win. Marc Bernal scored twice and Lamine Yamal provided the attacking influence, but Ferran Torres wasted early chances and Barca couldn’t find a fourth goal to force extra time. Raphinha converted a late penalty, Cancelo assisted Bernal’s second, and an early Jules Kounde injury hampered Barca’s momentum as Atleti advance to face Real Sociedad or Athletic Club in April.
Barcelona dominated the second leg and pulled within reach after Raphinha’s penalty and Marc Bernal’s brace, but Atlético Madrid held on to win 3-0 and advance 4-3 on aggregate, ending Barça's Copa del Rey defense. Key saves by Musso, injuries to Balde and disrupted full-backs, and Simeone's defensive setup kept Barça from completing the comeback.
Barcelona must overturn a 4–0 first-leg deficit against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal return leg at Camp Nou on Tuesday (March 3), with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. GMT. In the U.S., the match is available on ESPN Select and the ESPN App (also via fuboTV); in the UK on Premier Sports 1; in Mexico on Sky Sports/Sky+ and izzi; and it is not televised in Canada. After this cup clash, both teams will shift focus to La Liga action later in the weekend.
Barcelona fought back to win 3-0 in the second leg but could not overturn the 4-0 deficit from the first leg, and Atletico Madrid advance to the Copa del Rey final on a 4-3 aggregate. Marc Bernal scored twice for Barcelona (28 and 71 mins) and Raphinha converted a 49th-minute penalty, but Atletico’s earlier emphatic victory proved decisive as they reach the final.
Barça travel to Atlético Madrid for the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg with a four-goal deficit and a mounting injury/suspension list (Eric García suspended; Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong out; Lewandowski sidelined; Gavi not ready). Gerard Martín steps into central defense beside Pau Cubarsí, while Dani Olmo drops into midfield with Pedri in a 4-2-3-1, and Ferran Torres leads the line behind Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, and Raphinha.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he will try to make Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal uncomfortable in the Copa del Rey semi-final return leg at Camp Nou, exploiting any space as Yamal arrives off a La Liga hat-trick against Villarreal.
Sergi Roberto encouraged Barcelona to believe they can overturn their 4-0 deficit against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey, citing his own 2017 winner vs PSG and stressing an early, high-intensity start with Camp Nou support, while warning that Atlético’s counter-attack remains dangerous as Barca chase trophies.
After netting a hat-trick against Villarreal, Lamine Yamal posted “1% chance, 99% faith” as Barcelona prepare for a daunting Copa del Rey semi-final return leg against Atletico Madrid, urging fans to fill Camp Nou despite a 4-0 deficit; teammate Eric Garcia praised Yamal’s impact and suggested he could spark the comeback.
Dro Fernandez has told Barcelona he wants to leave to pursue more playing time, with Paris Saint-Germain viewed as the likely destination after he was left out of Copa del Rey games and felt his progress was stalled.
Real Madrid’s new coach Alvaro Arbeloa endured a disastrous top-level bow as his side were eliminated 3-2 by second-division Albacete in the Copa del Rey, exposing deeper issues from fitness and leadership to squad depth after Madrid had hoped Arbeloa could spark a turnaround following Xabi Alonso’s departure.