US EditionAtletico Hit Barcelona for Four to Take Giant Step Toward Copa Del Rey Final
Álvarez ended an 11-game scoring drought with a goal and assist in Atlético's dominant first-half performance to build a 4-0 lead over Barcelona.
- On Thursday, Atlético Madrid beat FC Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at the Metropolitano, with Álvarez scoring the fourth before halftime.
- Atlético, in indifferent LaLiga form, prioritized the Copa as their best route to silverware while facing a Champions League playoff with Club Brugge later this month.
- Pressure from the flanks caused an early own goal from Eric Garcia, and Antoine Griezmann scored shortly after as Atlético dominated the first half, with constant problems down the wings.
- The teams must now wait three weeks for the return leg at Camp Nou, leaving Atlético with a commanding 4-0 advantage, while Simeone praised the 'energy' and Barcelona's red card worsened their task.
- With confidence restored, the result could reshape Atlético's momentum, as Julián Álvarez ended an 11-game drought since Dec. 9, which coaches said will help reset him.
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After a memorable 0:4 clap against Atletico Madrid, not only the team of FC Barcelona, but also coach Hansi Flick is fiercely criticized. After the debacle in the semifinal match on Thursday and the threatening break for the defending champion in the cup competition Copa del Rey, the Spanish press knew no mercy. "Barca, which was not recognisable," wrote Mundo Deportivo. "The team of Hansi Flick showed a catastrophic first half-time against Atle…
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Copa del Rey: Simeone hails four Atletico Madrid players after win over Barcelona
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has hailed his four forwards following his side’s Copa del Rey 4-0 win against Barcelona on Thursday. Simeone watched as goals from Eric García (OG), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez gave Atletico Madrid the victory against the Blaugrana at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. During his post-match interview following the match, Simeone praised the performances of Giuliano Simeone, Julian…
If anyone, then with only 34 percent ball possession and five shots on goal, it is Diego Simeone's charges who can outplay Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid splits up FC Barcelona, then the Spanish press. Even coach Hansi Flick is not spared.
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