On February 12, 2026, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona faced each other at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Atlético won the match impressively 4:0, with all four goals coming in the first half. Early on, it became clear that Barcelona was not in their usual rhythm that evening, and Atlético took full advantage, resulting in a decisive scoreline.