Atlético de Madrid successfully thwarted FC Barcelona's hopes of a comeback in the Copa del Rey semifinals, despite Barcelona winning 3-0 in the second leg played at Spotify Camp Nou. The aggregate score of 4-3 favored Atlético after their dominant 4-0 victory in the first leg. Barcelona made significant efforts to recover, with goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha, but ultimately fell just short of forcing extra time.

The match saw FC Barcelona losing key players to injury, which hindered their performance. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde were both sidelined during the match, and while Barcelona showed resilience by scoring three times, including successful conversions from the penalty spot, they could not close the gap enough to extend the match. This match showcased both the grit of Barça and the continued dominance of Atlético in knockout phases.

With this victory, Atlético de Madrid will be competing in their 20th final of the Copa del Rey, an impressive feat as they have previously captured ten titles, the latest in 2013 against Real Madrid. This historic rivalry adds extra significance to their upcoming final against Mallorca, as Atlético looks to add another trophy to their collection in what has become a pivotal tournament for the club.