Barcelona's remarkable Copa del Rey comeback fell agonizingly short as they lost 4-3 on aggregate to Atlético Madrid despite a 3-0 victory at Spotify Camp Nou. Marc Bernal's brace and a Raphinha penalty gave the Catalans hope, but the 4-0 first-leg deficit proved insurmountable.

Coach Hansi Flick praised his team's performance while expressing disappointment at the elimination. Bernal, returning from an ACL injury, scored four goals in his last five appearances and was singled out by Flick as a 'fantastic talent.' The young midfielder converted a brilliant Lamine Yamal cross and added a second goal, setting up a frantic final 20 minutes.

Injuries to Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde marred Barcelona's dominant display, with both players forced off and scheduled for tests on Thursday. Despite the Copa exit, Barcelona remain four points clear at the top of LaLiga and face Newcastle United in the Champions League round of 16. Flick emphasized the need to recover quickly and maintain the quality shown against Atlético as his team pursues silverware on multiple fronts this season.