Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona

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Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona

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Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 despite losing 3-0 to Barcelona in the second leg of their semifinal match on March 3, 2026, at Camp Nou. Barcelona, seeking to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit, scored twice through Marc Bernal and once via a Raphinha penalty. The comeback ultimately fell short, with Atletico Madrid advancing to the final with a 4-3 aggregate victory. Eighteen-year-old Marc Bernal scored twice for Barcelona. Atletico Madrid will face either Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final.

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Hansi Flick 40% Lamine Yamal 40% Antoine Griezmann 40% Juan Musso ×240% Real Sociedad 50% Athletic Bilbao 50% Marc Bernal ×260% Raphinha ×260% Diego Simeone ×270% Copa del Rey ×280% Atletico Madrid ×790% Barcelona ×690%

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