Shock in Madrid: Barca's Copa Del Rey Dream Stumbles in a 4-0 Drubbing
12 February 2026
Match Overview
Barcelona faced a shocking defeat at Atletico Madrid on Thursday night, as the Catalans were beaten 4-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal.
Key Moments
The setback deepened when a Barcelona goal was ruled offside on Lewandowski at 52 minutes, denying a potential lifeline for Barca.
Late drama followed as Eric Garcia was shown a red card in the 86th minute, forcing Barcelona to finish with 10 men.
Garcia will miss the return leg scheduled for March 3, adding to Barcelona's upcoming challenge.
Barcelona still faces a tough task to overturn the deficit in Madrid.
Punchline 1: If Barca's luck were a player, it would be sent off for simulation.
Punchline 2: Maybe next time the ball will cooperate and stop auditioning for the referee’s whistle.
