Barcelona loses to Athletico Madrid
Here are the key highlights from the recent Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg match on 12 February 2026:
🔥 Match Summary — Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona
Dominant win for Atlético Madrid: Atlético delivered a stunning performance in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, winning 4-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. �
Reuters
First-half blitz: All four goals came in the first 45 minutes, putting Barcelona in a very difficult position heading into the second leg. �
The Guardian
Goalscorers:
Own goal by Eric García (Barcelona) to open the scoring early. �
Sofascore
Antoine Griezmann — clinical finish to double the lead. �
Sofascore
Ademola Lookman — netted the third and was one of Atlético’s standout performers. �
Sofascore
Julián Álvarez added a fourth just before half-time. �
Sofascore
💥 Key Moments
Early setback for Barcelona: An own goal within the first 10 minutes set the tone for the match. �
Football España
Atleti pressure: Atlético capitalized on Barcelona’s defensive mistakes and maintained relentless attacking momentum throughout the first half. �
Reuters
VAR drama: Barcelona had a second-half goal disallowed after a lengthy VAR check, adding to their frustrations. �
Barca Blaugranes
Red card late on: Barcelona’s Eric García was sent off in the 86th minute, deepening their uphill task for the second leg. �
Reuters
🧠 Tactical Notes
Atlético’s intensity: Diego Simeone’s side executed sharp transitions, punished Barcelona’s errors and dominated the tie despite Barcelona having more possession. �
Reuters
Barcelona struggles: The Catalans lacked cutting edge, struggled to create clear chances, and were ultimately overwhelmed in the first half. �
The Guardian
👀 What It Means
Atlético are in control: With a 4-goal cushion, Atlético Madrid are strong favourites to reach the Copa del Rey final when the second leg is played at Camp Nou. �
The Guardian
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