Tue Feb 25 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Thrilling 4-4 Draw in Copa del Rey Semifinal Leaves Barcelona, Atlético Madrid Level
**Barcelona, Spain** – A breathtaking Copa del Rey semifinal first leg between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw at Camp Nou on Tuesday. The match saw wild swings in momentum, with both teams showcasing attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Atlético Madrid stunned the home crowd, taking an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Julián Álvarez (1st minute) and Antoine Griezmann (6th minute). However, Barcelona quickly responded, with Pedri (19th minute) and Pau Cubarsí (21st minute) equalizing before Iñigo Martínez (41st minute) put them ahead before half-time.
Robert Lewandowski extended Barcelona’s lead to 4-2 in the 74th minute, capitalizing on Lamine Yamal’s impressive work. But Atlético Madrid refused to surrender. Marcos Llorente pulled one back in the 84th minute, and Alexander Sorloth’s late counter-attack goal in stoppage time secured a stunning 4-4 draw, leaving the tie perfectly poised ahead of the second leg in Madrid on April 2nd. The return match promises to be just as explosive as the first.
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