Football fans, grab your popcorn 🍿—Atletico Madrid and Barcelona just served up an epic 4-4 draw in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg! The match had it all: comebacks, drama, and a last-minute equalizer that left everyone buzzing. Here's the play-by-play:
⚡ Fast Start, Faster Twists
Atletico stunned Barça with goals from Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann in the first six minutes. But the hosts roared back with Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Robert Lewandowski (subbed in later) flipping the script to 4-2. Not done yet? Atletico’s Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sørloth struck late, sealing a wild 4-4 finish.
🤯 'It Was Crazy!'
'We knew it wouldn’t be easy,' said Álvarez post-match. With six goals scored in a chaotic 30-minute stretch, even fans needed a breather! The tie now hinges on the April 2 second leg in Madrid.
👀 What’s Next?
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad’s semifinal clash is up next. Meanwhile, Atlético and Barça face off twice more in La Liga soon—plus a UCL showdown for Simeone’s squad vs. rivals Real. Buckle up! 🚀
