King’s Cup
8:00 p.mFebruary 12, 2026
semi-finals
Atlético de Madrid*4 – 0
VAT:(4-0)
Added:(8-4)
BarcelonaRiyadh Air Metropolitan
Referee: José David Martínez Montalban, Spain
Atlético de Madrid
Barcelona
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
270 (82%)
Accurate passes
574 (90%)
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Atlético de Madrid produced a spectacular performance and thrashed rivals Barcelona 4-0 in a dominant Copa del Rey match. A formidable first-half display ensured a memorable victory for the home side.
Barcelona arrived at Riad Air Metropolitano eager to advance to the prestigious Copa del Rey competition. However, they came up against a highly motivated Atlético de Madrid, determined to assert their authority at home. The atmosphere before the match promised a hotly contested cup tie.
The match erupted into action immediately. In the 6th minute, Barcelona’s Eric Garcia endured a nightmare start, unfortunately deflecting the ball into his own net. This first own goal gave Atlético de Madrid a crucial advantage and surprised the visiting team.
Just eight minutes later, Antoine Griezmann took advantage of Barcelona’s disorder. Nahuel Molina provided a pinpoint assist, which allowed Griezmann to score Atlético’s second goal in the 14th minute. The home crowd erupted as their side took control.
Atlético continued their relentless assault. Ademola Lookman skillfully scored a third goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by Julián Álvarez. Álvarez then became the scorer and scored Atlético’s fourth just before the break, assisted by Lookman in the 45+2 minute. It was a masterclass in the first half.
Barcelona faced a big challenge after the break. With four goals, the visitors needed a monumental change of momentum and tactics. A spectacular comeback seemed their only way, but Atlético’s defense held firm.
The second half began with greater physicality as Barcelona advanced. His efforts were almost rewarded in the 52nd minute, but a VAR review ruled out a goal for offside. This decision further dashed Barcelona’s hopes of a renaissance.
As the match progressed, the referee brandished several cards. Barcelona’s Marc Casado received a yellow card in the 26th minute for tripping. Frustrations mounted, culminating in Eric Garcia’s red card for tripping in the 85th minute, reducing Barcelona to ten men.
Atlético Madrid managed the game expertly, making strategic substitutions with Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez coming off in the 68th minute. Despite Barcelona’s attempts to find a consolation goal, Atlético comfortably maintained their overall lead until the final whistle.
Atletico Madrid’s victory came despite having just 35% possession throughout the game. They were clinical, converting 8 shots on goal from 12 total attempts. On the other hand, Barcelona’s 65% possession gave only 4 shots on goal out of a total of 13 shots. Goalkeeper Juan Musso made 4 important saves for Atlético.
This emphatic 4-0 victory propels Atlético de Madrid into the next round of the Copa del Rey with confidence. For Barcelona, the heavy defeat highlights important defensive weaknesses and will require a period of introspection.
