Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Five talking points as Blaugrana squeak past Los Rojiblancos to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final
Barcelona secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg to secure a 5-4 aggregate win on Wednesday (April 2). Blaugrana are set to face their eternal rivals, Real Madrid, in the competition's final after beating their crosstown rivals, thanks to Ferran Torres' 27th-minute goal.
The Catalan giants have generated talking points every time they have stepped on the pitch this season, and their narrow result over Los Rojiblancos raised more than a few among fans and neutrals.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Five talking points
5. Barcelona set up El Clasico final
Blaugrana have set up a thrilling Copa del Rey final with Real Madrid, and the Catalan side continue their bid to claim a treble at the end of this campaign. Every team fears Real Madrid, but Real Madrid fear Barcelona, and the results of their meetings this season will see the Catalans head into the final in high spirits.
The Spanish giants will face each other on April 26 for the third time this season. Blaugrana have won their two previous meetings, scoring nine and conceding twice.
4. Juan Musso's fine showing for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid keeper Juan Musso shone against Barcelona and will be disappointed his side lost. The Argentine shot-stopper gave a good account of himself, preventing 0.95 xG from 1.95 faced.
Musso completed 18 of 28 passes (64%), made four saves, 11 recoveries, and 39 touches in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg.
3. Lamie Yamal continues to dazzle for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal's status as one of the finest players on the planet is slowly becoming a generally accepted fact, and his performance against Atletico Madrid highlighted that. The 17-year-old took the tie by the scruff of the neck and showed maturity and decisiveness beyond his age in the game.
Yamal won the most duels in the match (seven), created three chances, took four shots, and made five recoveries. The teenager would hope to help his boyhood club to another league title when he faces their eternal rivals in the final.
2. Barcelona stiffle Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid's attacking duo of former Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez was entirely stifled by Barcelona's defense. In a game that highlighted the Catalan giants' ability to adapt and control, the home side simply failed to find a way against the visitors.
Los Rojiblancos managed just six shots, none of which were on target. The strikers who started the game won just 12 of 22 duels and created just two chances.
1. Who can stop Hansi Flick?
The hour has come for fans and neutrals to acknowledge that Hansi Flick's Blaugrana side are a terrifying prospect this season. The German tactician has led his side to 21 wins in 29 LaLiga games this season.
With the Supercopa de España already in the bag and a place in the Copa del Rey final secured after their victory over Atletico Madrid, the Catalan side look to wrap up a magical campaign.
