The match had just started for 51 seconds when the ball was already in the home team Barcelona's net after a lightning-fast attack by Atletico Madrid. Julian Alvarez had a very strong shot, forcing goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to punch the ball away, but the Argentine striker did not have to regret it for too long. In the next corner kick situation of Antoine Griezmann, former Barca center-back Clement Lenglet jumped high to head the ball, passed it back and Julian Alvarez was there in time to tap the ball into the home team's net.
Former Man City player Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 51st second
Still reeling from the shock of conceding so quickly and so dangerously, Barcelona conceded another goal less than five minutes later. Jules Kounde passed the ball carelessly in Atletico's half, creating an opportunity for Julian Alvarez to steal the ball and the former Man City striker made a perfect cross for Griezmann to dribble past Alex Balde and calmly shoot past Barcelona's Polish goalkeeper.
Coach Diego Simeone was elated after Griezmann scored his second goal after 6 minutes
Having the home advantage in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Barcelona nevertheless received two early cold showers, leaving the Montjuic stadium silent. However, their fighting spirit helped "La Blaugrana" stand firm to find a way to turn the game around. As quickly as they conceded two goals, they also scored two equalizers just as quickly, in just a few dozen seconds.
Pedri scores
In the 19th minute, Pedri fired a precise shot, reducing the score to 1-2 after an assist from Jules Kounde. Just 2 minutes later, from a corner kick by Raphinha, young center-back Pau Cubarsi headed the ball into the net, equalizing 2-2 for Barcelona. At this point, Atletico Madrid was truly stunned by their opponent's ability to come back.
Center back Pau Cubarsi scored
In the 41st minute, another home team defender, Inigo Martinez, punished Atletico Madrid's loose defense with an unmarked header. The first half ended 3-2 in favor of home team Barcelona.
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The second half tilted in Barcelona's favour and Lamine Yamal made a classy assist in the 74th minute, giving substitute Robert Lewandowski the chance to score the fourth goal. Victory seemed certain and Barcelona's laxity allowed their opponents to turn the game around.
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A series of personnel were brought onto the field by coach Diego Simeone and these changes brought immediate results. Angel Correa assisted Marcos Llorente to reduce the score to 3-3 in the 84th minute and in the 90+3rd minute of injury time, the substitute duo Samuel Lino and Alexander Sorloth brought home the equalizer 4-4.
Correa and Sorloth were involved in Atletico's two late equalizers
Atletico Madrid avoided an unthinkable defeat while Barcelona watched in amazement as victory slipped away. The rematch between the two sides will take place in Madrid on April 3rd, deciding the ticket to the final of the Spanish King's Cup.
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