Barça: Double blow against Atlético

Barça: Double blow against Atlético

The scenario was already complicated. It turned downright cruel. Knocked out by Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, FC Barcelona has also lost two key players to injury.

Everything changed very early in the match. In the 13th minute, Jules Koundé sat down on the pitch, unable to continue. The first major setback for Hansi Flick's men, who were already facing the daunting task of overturning a heavy 0-4 deficit from the first leg. To replace him, the staff brought on Alejandro Balde. But fate had more in store: in the second half, the left-back also had to leave his teammates, struck down in turn.

Meanwhile, hope briefly switched sides. Thanks to a brace from Marc Bernal and a goal by Raphinha, Barça long believed in a historic comeback. But it was not to be. Atlético held firm and booked their ticket to the final. Beyond the elimination, concern now reigns in Catalonia. Upcoming medical tests will determine the full extent of the damage.