Atlético Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium.
The match represented a significant setback for Barcelona, who had altered their travel plans ahead of the fixture, according to Barca Universal. Details surrounding the travel changes were not immediately available.
Atlético Madrid dominated the first half, establishing a commanding lead that ultimately proved insurmountable for Barcelona. Al Jazeera reported that Atlético’s performance stunned Barcelona, while ESPN provided game analysis highlighting the decisive nature of the first-half blitz.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick acknowledged a harsh lesson learned by his team, as reported by Super Sport. The defeat places Atlético Madrid in a strong position to advance to the Copa del Rey final.
Fans seeking to watch the match online were provided options, as detailed by Mashable, though specific streaming and television details were not further elaborated upon in available sources.
The second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final has not yet been scheduled, leaving Barcelona with the task of overturning the four-goal deficit in the return fixture.
