Barcelona have secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after edging Atletico Madrid 1-0 away in the semi-final.
The victory means Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the final, setting up another highly anticipated El Clasico battle for one of Spanish football’s biggest trophies. Softfootball reports that the Catalan giants completed the job against Atletico to book their place in the showpiece.
Barcelona entered the second leg knowing they had to produce a strong performance against an Atletico side capable of making life difficult for any opponent. The narrow victory ultimately proved enough to send them through.
The result creates a mouth-watering final against Real Madrid. Meetings between the two Spanish giants are always among the most watched fixtures in world football, and a cup final adds even greater significance.
Barcelona will now turn their attention towards preparing for the final while also continuing their other commitments. Reaching the decisive stage of the Copa del Rey provides the club with an opportunity to add silverware to its season.
Atletico, meanwhile, will be left to reflect on a difficult semi-final elimination after failing to overturn the situation against Barcelona.
The final promises to attract enormous attention as Barcelona and Madrid prepare to meet with the Copa del Rey trophy at stake.
