Atletico Madrid
took a commanding step toward the Copa del Rey final with a dominant first-leg
victory over FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium.
An early own goal from Barcelona defender Eric
Garcia handed Diego Simeone’s side the advantage, setting the tone for a
ruthless first-half display.
Antoine Griezmann,
Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez all found the net before
halftime, giving Atletico a landslide lead and leaving Barcelona reeling.
Barcelona’s misery deepened late in the match when
Garcia was sent off, reducing the visitors to ten men. Atletico comfortably
preserved their sizeable advantage, which they will carry into the second leg
at Camp Nou on March 3.
The emphatic result puts Atletico firmly in control of
the tie as they seek to overcome the record 32-time Copa del Rey winners and
secure a place in the final.
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