Barcelona dominated possession and created chance after chance but left their own stadium with nothing. A Cubarsi red card, an Alvarez free kick masterclass and a Sorloth sucker punch gave Atletico Madrid a stunning 2-0 first leg lead. The second leg at the Metropolitano on April 15th is now a must-win for Hansi Flick's side.

Real Madrid edge Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final as Federico Valverde and Rodrygo score decisive goals, despite Alexander Sørloth’s late response in a tense Madrid derby.