Marc Bernal arrives to score his brace and make it 3-0, Barcelona are now just one goal away on aggregate

Great move by Barcelona in the 55' that Musso saves, and then the goalkeeper comes up big again to deny 

The second half gets underway

We reach halftime

Raphinha converts the penalty and Barcelona are halfway there, 2-0 up for the Blaugrana

Penalty for Barcelona, Pubill brings down Pedri

Lookman misses a clear header

Atlético settle down a bit before halftime

Barcelona take the lead with a goal from Marc Bernal after a spectacular play by Lamine Yamal

Koundé goes off injured, Balde comes on

After 10 minutes of play, Barcelona are pressing and not letting Atlético touch the ball, but without any very clear chances

The match kicks off

The lineups

Camp Nou sets the stage for a decisive showdown. Barcelona face one of their toughest nights of the season after suffering a 4-0 defeat in the first leg against Atlético de Madrid, a result that leaves them needing nothing short of an extraordinary turnaround to reach the final.

History offers one beacon of hope: the unforgettable comeback against PSG in the 2016-17 Champions League, sealed by Sergi Roberto’s dramatic late goal. Beyond that iconic moment, however, the numbers are not kind to the Catalan side when trailing by four goals heading into the second leg.

Barcelona’s Momentum and Lineup Questions

Despite the heavy first-leg blow, Hansi Flick’s team have been formidable at home. Since returning to Camp Nou, Barcelona have strung together ten consecutive victories, displaying attacking sharpness and defensive balance.

The return of Pedri as the midfield orchestrator and the sensational form of Lamine Yamal, who recently netted his first professional hat-trick, fuel optimism. Key figures such as Raphinha, Fermín, and Jules Koundé are also expected to play pivotal roles.

Still, absences complicate matters. Frenkie de Jong is suspended, while Robert Lewandowski and Eric Garcia remain sidelined through injury. Tactical adjustments could see Dani Olmo deployed as a false nine, with Joao Cancelo providing width in anticipation of a compact defensive setup from the visitors.

Atlético Balance Confidence With Caution

On the other side, Atlético de Madrid arrive holding a commanding advantage but fully aware of the challenge that awaits at Camp Nou. Under Diego Simeone, the Madrid side have rarely squandered substantial leads in knockout ties.

Players like Antoine Griezmann, Julián Alvarez, and Marcos Llorente are expected to headline the starting lineup, with Juan Musso likely to continue as the Copa goalkeeper. The objective is clear: secure a place in a final the club has not reached since lifting the trophy in 2013.

With LaLiga slipping further out of reach and the Champions League still ongoing, this semifinal represents a crucial opportunity to end a near five-year trophy drought.

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