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Barcelona Edges Atletico to Reach Copa del Rey Final

4/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Barcelona triumphed over Atletico Madrid with a narrow 1-0 victory on April 2, securing their spot in the Copa del Rey final. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is on a remarkable unbeaten streak of 19 matches. As Marc-Andre ter Stegen recovers from injury, Szczesny will lead the charge in the pivotal final against Real Madrid on April 26.

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Historical Context

Barcelona's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on April 2 secured their Copa del Rey final spot. The tournament, running since 1903, has seen Barcelona dominate with 31 titles. Their upcoming clash with Real Madrid marks a historic rivalry, echoing their 2014 final showdown, which Barcelona won 2-1.

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Story summary

Barcelona triumphed over Atletico Madrid with a narrow 1-0 victory on April 2, securing their spot in the Copa del Rey final. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is on a remarkable unbeaten streak of 19 matches. As Marc-Andre ter Stegen recovers from injury, Szczesny will lead the charge in the pivotal final against Real Madrid on April 26.

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