Atletico Madrid eliminated from Copa del Rey after Barcelona defeat

Barcelona ended Atletico Madrid’s Copa del Rey journey with a 1-0 victory at the Metropolitano Stadium, securing their place in the final with a 5-4 aggregate score.

Diego Simeone — Atletico Madrid’s manager — stated that his team has competed well this season, despite experiencing a decline in form over recent weeks.

“The team has competed well in the Champions League, Copa del Rey, and we’re having a good season in the league,” Simeone said during the press conference.

Ferran Torres‘ lone goal in the 27th minute secured Barcelona’s victory — this result adds to Atletico’s disappointing outcomes following their Champions League elimination by Real Madrid and collecting just one point against Espanyol.

Jose Maria Gimenez acknowledged the team’s decline and apologized to supporters.

“We must accept reality. We know we’re far behind, but we’ll keep fighting in the league until the end,” said the Atletico defender.