Tue Mar 04 21:30:00 UTC 2025: **Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Battle to Thrilling 4-4 Draw in Copa del Rey Semifinal**
BARCELONA, Spain – A dramatic back-and-forth Copa del Rey semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw on Tuesday. The match saw momentum shift repeatedly, with both teams showcasing attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Atletico Madrid took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Julian Alvarez after just 50 seconds and Antoine Griezmann in the sixth minute. Barcelona responded swiftly, however, with Pedri and Pau Cubarsi scoring to level the score within 19 minutes. Inigo Martinez then put Barcelona ahead before halftime.
Robert Lewandowski extended Barcelona’s lead in the second half, but Atletico Madrid fought back relentlessly. Marcos Llorente scored to reduce the deficit before Alexander Sorloth’s injury-time equalizer snatched a dramatic draw for the visitors. Sorloth’s goal, assisted by Samuel Lino, capped off a frenetic match that kept the tension high until the very last second.
The match, a clash between La Liga’s top scorers and its most resilient defense, lived up to its billing, providing a spectacle of end-to-end action and stunning goals. The second leg in April will now be crucial to determine which team advances to the Copa del Rey final.
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