Atlético - Barça: Historic Duel in the Cup
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for an exciting clash against FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, a tie that promises to revive epic moments and unforgettable anecdotes in the memory of the Colchoneros fans.
The first leg will take place in Montjuic on February 26, while the return leg will be played at the Metropolitano on April 2. Los Rojiblancos will be looking for a ticket to the final, which will be held on April 26 at La Cartuja in Seville, coinciding with the club’s 122nd anniversary.
The most recent memory of a clash between the two teams is Atlético’s league victory in Barcelona, a milestone that Simeone achieved for the first time. Los Colchoneros, boosted by goals from De Paul and Sorloth, beat Barça after a hard-fought match.
Now, the challenge moves to the Cup, where Simeone will look to break his negative streak against the Culés in this competition. The cup history between Atlético and Barcelona is full of memorable moments.
From that boot thrown by Arda Turan that fortunately did not impact the linesman, to the epic final won in 1996 with Simeone as a player, the clashes have been vibrant. The semi-final of the year 2000 is also remembered, where a resounding victory in the first leg paved the way to the next round. With a very balanced record in the cup history, the Colchoneros face this new appointment with the illusion of writing a new glorious chapter in their history.
