Updated On: 14 February, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Madrid | Agencies
Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, scoring all four goals through an Eric Garcia own goal (7’), Antoine Griezmann (14’), Ademola Lookman (33’) and Julian Alvarez (45+2’)

Hansi Flick
Barcelona were crushed at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone’s side ran riot with a 4-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday.
The result left Barcelona boss Hansi Flick fuming, particularly with the first-half display, wherein Atletico Madrid scored all four of their goals via Eric Garcia (own-goal; 7th min), Antoine Griezmann (14) Ademola Lookman (33), and Julian Alvarez (45+2).