"Atletico held a 4-0 advantage from the first leg, and though a Marc Bernal double, either side of a Raphinha penalty, gave Barcelona hope, they had given themselves too steep a mountain to climb."
"Barcelona gave their everything to the comeback, having 21 shots worth 3.09 expected goals (xG), with nine of those hitting the target, and one the woodwork."
"Atletico have qualified for the Copa del Rey final for the 20th time in their history, the second time under Simeone and the first time in 13 years."
Atletico Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final despite a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the semi-final second leg. Atletico's 4-0 first-leg advantage proved decisive, as Barcelona's comeback fell short. Barcelona dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Marc Bernal scoring twice and Raphinha adding a penalty goal. Despite Barcelona's aggressive attacking play and 21 shots, they could not overcome the deficit. Atletico managed the match defensively and protected their lead through the final whistle. This marks Atletico's 20th Copa del Rey final appearance and their first in 13 years under Diego Simeone.
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