Atlético Madrid Thrash Barcelona 4-0, Take Big Step Towards Copa del Rey Final

12 February 2026at22:02

Atletico Madrid secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash, held this Thursday evening at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium.

The hosts took the lead in the 6th minute, capitalizing on a catastrophic error from Barcelona goalkeeper Juan Garcia, who scored an own goal. Atletico Madrid then doubled their advantage in the 14th minute through Antoine Griezmann.

Diego Simeone's side continued their goal spree, with new Nigerian signing Ademola Lookman scoring the third in the 33rd minute. Lookman then turned provider, assisting Julián Álvarez for the fourth goal in the 45+2nd minute, just before halftime.

After the break, Barcelona attempted to find their rhythm and thought they had pulled one back in the 52nd minute through Pau Cubarsí, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Barcelona will have an opportunity for revenge when they host Atletico Madrid in the return leg of the semi-final, scheduled between March 3 and 5, at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Q&A

How did Atlético Madrid secure their commanding 4-0 victory against Barcelona?

Atlético Madrid took an early lead from a Juan Garcia own goal, followed by strikes from Antoine Griezmann, new signing Ademola Lookman, and Julián Álvarez, establishing a significant advantage in the first leg.

What is the schedule for the return leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final?

Barcelona will host Atlético Madrid in the decisive return leg of the semi-final at Spotify Camp Nou, with the match scheduled to take place between March 3 and 5.