Barcelona wins the battle but loses the war
Atletico Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013 despite a 3-0 defeat at Barcelona, its 4-0 first-leg win in Madrid sealing a 4-3 aggregate semi-final victory.
Barcelona dominated from the start knowing it needed four goals to force extra time. Marc Bernal, 18, starting in place of the injured Frenkie De Jong, struck in the 30th minute from Lamine Yamal's low cross.
Raphinha added a spot kick in first-half added time after Pedri was fouled inside the box, and Bernal volleyed in a third from Joao Cancelo's delivery in the 72nd, but Barca could not find the fourth goal they required.
Diego Simeone's side will face either Real Sociedad or Athletic Club in next month's final in Seville as Barcelona's title defence ended.
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Marc Bernal Casas
FC Barcelona
