Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was rather sanguine in defeat after Barcelona knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the second leg of the semi-final. For many, that was their last real shot
A lone Ferran Torres goal saw Barcelona book their ticket to the Copa del Rey final with a victory against Atlético Madrid in the semi-final. After an unforgettable eight-goal first-leg between the two Spanish giants, fireworks were expected in the return leg in Madrid.
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Ferran Torres' goal was enough for Barcelona to defeat Atlético Madrid and secure their place in the Copa Del Rey final.
Former Barcelona attacker João Félix made clear his happiness for his former teammates in the Camp Nou dressing room following their latest victory on Wednesday night.Barcelona are of course fresh
Barcelona has made it back to the Copa del Rey final. Atletico Madrid is left enduring yet another elimination to a rival. Barcelona defeated Atletico 1-0 on Wednesday to reach its first Copa final in four seasons,
Diego Godín, former Atlético Madrid player, backs Barcelona as his favorite to win LaLiga, praising their consistency and confidence. He also highlighted Atlético's struggles in the Champions League and Copa del Rey but remains confident in Simeone's leadership.
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LaLiga leaders Barcelona's 21-game unbeaten run will face a test on Saturday when they host a Real Betis side who have already stunned the Catalans' Madrid title rivals Real and Atletico.
Barcelona can retain playmaker Dani Olmo and forward Pau Víctor after a favorable ruling by Spain's sports authority on Thursday. The ruling came a day after the Spanish league said the club was not complying with financial fair play rules and that its auditors sent incorrect information that allowed the club to include the players in the squad for 2025.