Barcelona edged past Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 victory on Wednesday, securing a place in the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2021.
The win sets up a much-anticipated showdown with Real Madrid.
Ferran Torres provided the crucial goal in the 27th minute, giving Barcelona a 5-4 aggregate win after a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg.
Atletico, which had fought back late in the previous match after squandering a 2-0 lead, was unable to find a way through this time.
Real Madrid advanced to the final after overcoming Real Sociedad in extra time on Tuesday, also progressing with a 5-4 aggregate score.
The two Spanish powerhouses will meet in the final for the first time since Madrid’s victory in the 2013-14 edition.
Atletico Madrid suffered yet another painful elimination at home, adding to its Champions League exit on penalties against Madrid last month.
The team had been aiming to reach its first Copa final since winning the competition in 2013.
Barcelona, the record holder with 31 Copa del Rey titles, last lifted the trophy in 2021 after defeating Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid, making its second final appearance in three years, secured its 20th title by beating Osasuna in 2023.
The final, set for April 26 in Seville, will be the third El Clasico of the season. Barcelona has already triumphed twice, winning 4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup. The fierce rivals might