Copa del Rey / Historic Rout: Atleti Humiliates Barça
This latest Copa del Rey breakdown analyzes a "Colchonero" masterclass: led by a brilliant Antoine Griezmann and a lethal first-half display, Atlético Madrid crushed Barcelona 4-0. While Barça held the ball, they lacked both soul and defense. Copa del Rey / Historic Rout: Atleti Humiliates Barça February 12, 2026 A magical and unforgettable night at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano . What was expected to be a tight contest turned into a living nightmare for the Blaugrana . Diego Simeone’s squad gave a masterclass on punishing rival mistakes, netting four goals in just 45 minutes to put one foot in the grand final. 🔴 Atlético de Madrid: A Perfect First Half Atlético showed no mercy. From the opening whistle, the Red-and-White intensity suffocated a Barcelona side that committed amateur errors while playing out from the back. The Blitz (1' - 45'): The party started early with an Eric García own goal (6') . Shortly after, Antoine Griezmann (14') doubled the lea...