{"id":44011,"date":"2025-04-03T06:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=44011"},"modified":"2025-04-03T06:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:35:32","slug":"barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-lamine-ferran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-lamine-ferran\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid (1-0; 5-4 on Agg): Yamal Dazzles as Barca Join Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teen sensation Lamine Yamal produced another jaw-dropping performance as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday night, 2 April.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg at Montjuic Stadium, the Blaugrana needed a more contained display in Atletico’s backyard. The La Liga leaders understood the assignment, maintaining pressure on the hosts from start to finish and coming away with a 1-0 victory. Securing a 5-4 aggregate win, Barcelona has joined Real Madrid \u2014 who beat Real Sociedad \u2014 in the Copa del Rey final. Seville’s Estadio La Cartuja will host the Clasico final on 26 April.<\/p>\n

Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (5-4 on Aggregate): Match Summary<\/h2>\n

Barcelona came out all guns blazing at the Metropolitano Stadium, nearly pulling ahead in the first minute. Midfield maestro Pedri played a delightful long ball for Lamine Yamal down the right flank. The 17-year-old outpaced his marker before zipping the ball towards the centre of the Atletico box. With Raphinha lurking at the far post, Jose Gimenez produced a superb clearance to send the ball behind for a corner.<\/p>\n

In the 12th minute, Yamal produced another excellent bit of play. Receiving the ball from Pedri in the golden Zone 14, Yamal shifted the ball onto his left foot before dispatching a curling effort. Unfortunately for the youngster, the swing did not come in time to trouble the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n

Yamal’s brilliance came to the fore once again in the 26th minute, as he played a gem of a through ball from the edge of Zone 14, booting three Atletico defenders out of the equation.<\/p>\n

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Ferran Torres took care of the rest, applying a gentle first-time finish to send the ball beyond the onrushing Juan Musso and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n

In the 39th minute, Yamal carried the ball into Atleti’s half before laying it off for Raphinha on the left. The Brazilian had a go at goal, but Musso managed to keep out his effort with his outstretched leg. Raphinha had another go at Atletico’s goal in the 56th minute after Fermin Lopez found him on the left. Musso once again came up good, stopping his effort from sneaking into the bottom-left corner.<\/p>\n

Atletico substitute, Alexander Sorloth, found the netting in the 69th minute, but much to the dismay of home supporters, he was narrowly offside. Barca defended diligently in the last 20 minutes and claimed the victory.<\/p>\n

Explore the complete Barcelona player ratings vs Atletico Madrid below.<\/p>\n

Barcelona Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid (1-0; 5-4 on Agg)<\/h2>\n

Wojciech Szczesny (6\/10):<\/h3>\n

The Polish goalkeeper did not have to make a single save against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.\u00a0 He delivered three accurate long balls, made eight recoveries, and acted as a sweeper (clearing the ball outside the box) on one occasion.<\/p>\n

Jules Kounde (7\/10):<\/h3>\n

Jules Kounde’s remarkable run of form continued against Atletico Madrid, as he struck the perfect balance between attacking and defending. He had two shots, completed two dribbles, made three recoveries, and won three of four aerial duels.<\/p>\n

Pau Cubarsi (7\/10):<\/h3>\n

Only 18 years of age, Pau Cubarsi helped keep the lid on Atletico’s formidable attack. Before coming off for precautionary reasons, Cubarsi completed 38 passes with 95% accuracy, made two clearances, and won three of five duels.<\/p>\n

Inigo Martinez (7\/10):<\/h3>\n

The leader of Barcelona’s defence, Inigo Martinez, put in another commanding performance on Wednesday night. He won both his tackles, made five recoveries, intercepted the ball three times, and won four duels.<\/p>\n

Alejandro Balde (6.5\/10):<\/h3>\n

One of the best left-backs in the business, Alejandro Balde, had a quiet night by his lofty standards. He still made five recoveries, created a chance, and dispatched a shot.<\/p>\n

Frenkie de Jong (7\/10):<\/h3>\n

The metronome, Frenkie de Jong, completed 67 passes against Atletico Madrid \u2014 the most in the game. He also delivered seven accurate long balls and won five of seven duels.<\/p>\n

Pedri (8\/10):<\/h3>\n

The architect behind Barcelona’s first goal-scoring opportunity of the night, Pedri, was sublime as ever against Atletico. He completed 61 passes with 91% accuracy, played 10 passes into the final third, delivered six accurate long balls, and recorded seven recoveries.<\/p>\n

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Nos vamos a Sevilla! \ud83d\udc99\u2764\ufe0f #CopaDelRey<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IPbZbtRkMy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Pedri Gonz\u00e1lez (@Pedri) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n