**Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid Dethrones Holders Barcelona in Thrilling Semifinal** In a dramatic turn of events, Atletico Madrid has sent shockwaves through the football world by ending the reign of holders Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. The Spanish giants sealed a 4-3 aggregate win, eliminating the Blaugrana from the competition. The stage was set for an epic comeback as Barcelona took on Atletico Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou, fresh from a 4-0 thrashing in the first leg. Despite the odds, the home side showed intent from the start, applying pressure on Atletico's defense and peppering the goal with several attempts. A late surge in the first half saw Barcelona pull within one goal, thanks to a Raphinha penalty and Marc Bernal's second goal. However, the hosts couldn't muster the fourth goal needed to force extra time, despite late pressure from the bench. Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone must have been thrilled with his team's performance, particularly the impressive display from 18-year-old Bernal, who scored twice and capped an inspiring night with a fourth goal in four games. The victory sets up a thrilling final against the winner of the Real Sociedad-Athletic Club tie. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick's leadership, had their work cut out for them after the heavy first-leg defeat. The team's high press and early attempts on goal hinted at a possible comeback, with players like Raphinha and Ferran Torres showing glimpses of their attacking prowess. The exit of Barcelona from the Copa del Rey marks the end of their 32nd title defense. While the Blaugrana will regroup and refocus for future competitions, Atletico Madrid will bask in the glory of their hard-fought semifinal victory.