
King’s Cup
8:00 p.mMarch 3, 2026
semi-finals

Barcelona3 – 0
VAT:(2-0)
Added:(3-4)

Atlético de Madrid*Camp Nou
Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea, Spain


Barcelona


Atlético de Madrid
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
598 (90%)
Accurate passes
207 (74%)
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1
G
Juan Musso
8.7
3
d
Matteo Ruggeri
5.6
17
d
David Hanko
6.5
18
d
Mark Pubill
5.7
14
d
Marc Llorente
6.9
22
m
Ademola Lookman
6.2
6
m
Fast (C)
6.6
5
m
Johnny Cardoso
6.3
20
m
Giuliano Simeone
5.7
19
F
Julian Alvarez
6.9
7
F
Antoine Griezmann
7.3
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Barcelona dominated Atlético de Madrid with a resounding 3-0 Copa del Rey victory, boosted by Marc Bernal’s brace.
Barcelona put in a great performance at the Camp Nou and secured a decisive 3-0 win over rivals Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Young midfielder Marc Bernal became the hero, scoring a brilliant brace to lead his side to a comfortable victory. Barcelona is now making further progress in the competition.
This much-anticipated Copa del Rey clash pitted two Spanish giants, both hungry for silverware. Barcelona were looking to assert their dominance at home. Atlético de Madrid, known for their defensive resilience, looked to stifle their hosts in this crucial tie.
From the first moment, Barcelona dictated the tempo, controlling possession. His probing instinct paid off in the 29th minute, when Marc Bernal broke the deadlock. Lamine Yamal provided a smart assist, threading a pass for Bernal to slot home, putting the Catalans ahead.
Barcelona continued to press their advantage, creating several promising opportunities. Atlético struggled to get a foothold in the game, often defending deep in their own half. The hosts’ fluid attacking play kept the visitors’ defense under constant pressure.
Shortly before the break, Barcelona extended their lead. In the fifth minute of added time, a foul inside the area resulted in a penalty. Raphinha stepped forward with confidence and converted the spot-kick, calmly slotting the ball past Juan Musso to make it 2-0.
As the teams headed into the break, Barcelona maintained a comfortable two-goal cushion. Atlético de Madrid faced a major challenge, requiring a dramatic change in strategy. Changes were certainly expected from Diego Simeone to alter the course of the match.
The second half began with Atlético trying to inject urgency, making a double substitution in the 58th minute. Koke and Ademola Lookman left, replaced by Alexander Sørloth and Nahuel Molina, with the aim of strengthening their attack.
Barcelona also made tactical adjustments, bringing on Ferran Torres and Fermín in the 64th minute. Dani Olmo was booked for a foul in the 66th minute, followed by João Cancelo a minute later. Despite the warnings, Barcelona remained focused on their offensive game.
The home team put the game beyond doubt in the 72nd minute. Marc Bernal completed his double, finding the net with another well-executed finish. João Cancelo provided the crucial assist, allowing Bernal to guide the ball home and secure his dominant individual performance.
Barcelona’s statistical superiority highlighted their control, with 71% possession and an impressive 20 shots compared to Atlético’s six. Atlético goalkeeper Juan Musso made six saves, avoiding an even wider margin. Barcelona also won 15 corner kicks against Atlético.
This 3-0 overall victory sends Barcelona confidently into the next phase of the Copa del Rey. The performance showed their offensive prowess and tactical discipline, reaffirming their status as strong cup contenders. Now they await their next opponent.

