Atletico Madrid and Barcelona served up a Tuesday night treat in the Copa de Rey semi-final, which ended with eight goals scored.
Atletico Madrid caught Barcelona off guard, scoring within the first minute. Antoine Griezmann’s precise cross found Clement Lenglet, who nodded it to the far post, where Julian Alvarez was poised to strike.
The Argentine forward swiftly turned provider, winning the ball in the Barça half and launching a lightning-fast counterattack.
His sublime through ball found Griezmann, who showcased his clinical finishing by firing past Wojciech Szczesny.
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The record champions were visibly shaken, but they responded with determination.
Pedri equalised in the 19th minute, slotting the ball into the bottom corner after Jules Kounde’s cutback.
The hosts drew level again just two minutes later, as Pau Cubarsí met Raphinha’s corner with a precise header.
Barcelona capped off an exhilarating first half with another goal from a centre-back as well, as Inigo Martínez nodded in Raphinha’s corner at the far post.
The second half continued on the same being, with Barcelona dominating and Los Colchoneros continuing to threaten on the counter.
Barcelona pressed for a fourth goal and soon clinched it with. Yamal’s dazzling dribble through the Rojiblancos defence set up Robert Lewandowski for a tap-in.
The drama was not over, as Llorente drilled in a finish to set up a tantalising second leg.
In stoppage time, Sorloth stunned the Barcelona faithful with a remarkable equaliser, ensuring the tie remains finely poised ahead of the return match.
