Atletico Madrid achieved a significant victory over Barcelona with a score of 4-0, in the match that brought them together as part of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid opened the scoring early in the sixth minute, after Eric Garcia scored an own goal, and Antoine Griezmann added the second goal in the 14th minute, following a brilliant pass from Molina.

In the 33rd minute, new arrival Ademola Lookman strengthened the lead with the third goal after a remarkable pass from Julian Alvarez, and before the end of the first half, Julian Alvarez scored the fourth goal in the second minute of injury time, after a pass from Lookman, striking it powerfully into the net.

Barcelona failed to score any goals throughout the match, ending the encounter with Atletico Madrid leading by four goals to none.

The match witnessed a sending off for Barcelona player Eric Garcia in the 85th minute after receiving a red card.

The two teams are scheduled to meet again in the second leg at Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.