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After stunning Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg back in February, Atletico held firm despite Marc Bernal's brace, Joao Cancelo's assist, and Raphinha's late penalty in Tuesday's second leg. Diego Simeone's side parked the bus masterfully, seeing out seven added minutes to deny a remontada. Simeone praised Barcelona's brilliance post-match, while Barca's young stars like Pau Cubarsi and Bernal shone, leaving the team proud and focused on La Liga and Europe. Atletico eyes their first Copa final since 2013.

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Atletico Madrid dug in deep at Camp Nou, absorbing a 3-0 Barcelona barrage to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory and punch their Copa del Rey final ticket.

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Ahead of tonight's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at Spotify Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid holds a 4-0 aggregate lead from their February 12 thrashing of Barcelona, fueled by goals from Griezmann and Alvarez plus a red card to Eric Garcia. Simeone embraced his defensive fame with a quip about parking the bus, then led a hilarious brick wall-building stunt with players like Adem Draganovic. Fans lit up with memes calling it 'haram ball,' while Simeone warned that wounded Barcelona remains dangerous despite injuries to Lewandowski.

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Diego Simeone flashed his trademark grin in the presser, deadpanning that Atletico won't attack to beat Barcelona's offside trap. Minutes later, he and his players stacked real bricks in front of the goal.

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Atlético Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final by defeating FC Barcelona in the second leg at Camp Nou, overcoming Barcelona's attempt to reverse a 4-0 first-leg deficit. FC Barcelona defenders Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde suffered hamstring injuries during the match, ruling them out for one month and 5-6 weeks respectively. Post-match reactions included praise from Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone for Hansi Flick's Barcelona and a provocative Instagram post by Antoine Griezmann.

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In Barcelona's 3-0 second-leg win over Atletico on March 3—despite a 4-3 aggregate exit—teen sensation Bernal scored twice, adding to his four goals in five recent matches while De Jong recovers from a hamstring injury set to sideline him 5-6 weeks. Fans are split: some say Bernal's composure and the team's strong results without De Jong, like a 4-1 La Liga win over Villarreal, mean the La Masia graduate should start ahead of the Dutch star. Others favor pairing them with Pedri for balance, as coach Hansi Flick praises squad depth and tests new midfield combinations amid Gavi's rehab and Pedri's fitness concerns.

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Eighteen-year-old Marc Bernal lit up the Copa del Rey with a stunning brace against Atletico Madrid, leaving fans wondering if he should claim Frenkie de Jong's midfield role for good.

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Fantasy FC promo cards in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team boost based on real-world team results like wins, goals, and clean sheets—delivering stat bumps, PlayStyles+, and more after Gameweek 1. Standouts include Rafael Leão's 5* weak foot, João Félix's Powershot, and Cancelo's stacked traits like Tiki Taka+ and 90 pace, all for a cheap 221,000-coin SBC expiring March 6. Traders urge grabbing him early before prices climb, with leaks hinting at Team 2 stars like Florian Wirtz and more high-rated threats incoming.

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João Cancelo's 89-rated Barcelona RB card just got beast-mode upgrades, turning him into a defensive powerhouse with Intercept and Relentless playstyles.

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Barcelona crushed Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg on March 3 at Spotify Camp Nou, with goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha, but fell 4-3 on aggregate after trailing 4-0 from the first leg. Torres earned a low 6.3 Sofascore rating before subbing off in the 64th minute, his glaring misses and recent form—just three goals in 17 games despite a 7.01 xG—sparked online backlash with '#FerranOut' trending and calls to sell him. While coaches Hansi Flick and Deco back him amid his solid season overall, some fans urge caution over bullying, as Barca shifts focus to their LaLiga lead.

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Ferran Torres stepped up as Barcelona's starting striker in a desperate Copa del Rey remontada, but his early misses left fans fuming as Atletico held on.

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Liverpool secured a comfortable 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah's penalty advancing them to the fifth round. New signing Milos Kerkez starred, earning Player of the Match for his assist and strong showing down the left. Arne Slot's choice to start Gakpo over 17-year-old academy prospect Rio Ngumoha drew sharp fan criticism online, despite the clean-sheet victory and Ngumoha's lively late cameo—nearly adding a fourth before a tight offside call.

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Liverpool fans couldn't hide their frustration watching Cody Gakpo struggle on the left flank, all while teenage star Rio Ngumoha waited on the bench for his moment.

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The Monkees' official account remembered Davy Jones, who died at 66 from a heart attack on February 29, 2012, praising his songs, humor, and talent that still resonate today. Fans posted vintage photos, personal stories from 1967 Wembley shows, and favorite tracks like 'Daydream Believer' and 'I'm a Believer,' with Micky Dolenz now the band's sole surviving member ahead of their 60th anniversary tour. Tributes highlight Jones' enduring charm, from crushes to quirky coincidences like a Modern Family nod on the day he passed.

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Davy Jones' megawatt smile lit up screens in the 1960s, and 14 years after his Leap Day passing, fans are sharing heartfelt memories of the Monkees heartthrob.

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In their Group D finale at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, Chiefs fell 2-1 to Zamalek, with Juan Bezerra and Abdallah El Said scoring before Glody Lilepo's late reply. The defeat dropped Chiefs to third on 10 points behind Zamalek's 11 and Al Masry's 10, ending their continental campaign despite topping the group earlier. Coach Bruce Bvuma's gritty squad couldn't overcome away struggles, mirroring early exits in domestic cups, as fans voiced frustration over the coaching and collapse.

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Kaizer Chiefs needed just a draw to advance, but Zamalek struck twice in the second half at Ismailia, leaving the South African side stunned and out of the quarterfinals.

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Users on X are debating whether Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka matches the quality of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Discussions cite instances where Saka was contained by defenders including Jorrel Hato and Bernardo Silva, along with his lower dribbling stats of around 2 per 90 compared to Yamal's nearly 6 per 90. The conversation highlights critiques of Saka's performances against fullbacks such as Digne and Luke Shaw.

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Numerous X posts feature users mocking FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC for their recent defeats, using excessive laughing emojis and links to related content. The ridicule targets both clubs collectively in several posts and individually in others. High-engagement posts, such as one with over 14,000 likes, highlight the widespread nature of the mockery.

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Atletico Madrid captain Koke praised FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri, calling him a machine, one of the best players in the world, and a key figure for FC Barcelona and Spain, following their La Liga match at Camp Nou. Pedri played the full 90 minutes, recording 91% accurate passes, 2 chances created, and 14 recoveries, while refusing substitution to attempt a comeback.

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The 22-year-old German, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen in a big summer deal and wears the No. 7 shirt, sat out the West Ham win after the injury before the Nottingham Forest match. Slot called a return against Wolves on March 3 too early but said the FA Cup rematch on March 6 might be tight. Liverpool, leading the Premier League, showed squad depth without him, and fans prioritize his full recovery amid a packed schedule.

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Florian Wirtz tweaked his back in warm-up last weekend, forcing him to watch Liverpool's 5-2 rout of West Ham from the sidelines. Now, Arne Slot says Tuesday's clash at Molineux comes too soon for the star midfielder.

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The post by @3YearLetterman racked up over 10,000 replies and nearly 3 million views after the flag mix-up, with Spaniards listing their edges like the 2010 World Cup victory, life expectancy of 84 years versus America's 78, and universal healthcare. The troll leaned into the chaos, mocking soccer as 'glorified jogging' and boasting about reply records, while Americans joined with quips on tapas and bullfighting art. Even across political lines, Spaniards bonded over the fun roast of 'the yanks,' turning a geography slip into cross-Atlantic unity.

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A troll tweeted that America beats Spain at everything—using Portugal's flag by mistake. Spaniards pounced, united in defense of their soccer wins, tapas, and healthcare.

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Bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers beat defending champions Liverpool 2-1 on Tuesday night at Molineux Stadium. Rodrigo Gomes chipped Alisson for a 78th-minute lead, Mohamed Salah equalized soon after, but Andre smashed in the dramatic winner deep in stoppage time. Fans from both sides honored former Wolves and Liverpool star Diogo Jota, killed in a car crash last July, with banners and an 18th-minute applause—his old shirt number—adding deep emotion to the clash. The result gives Wolves back-to-back wins and drops Liverpool to fifth, with five losses now from 90th-minute goals this season.

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Amid tributes to the late Diogo Jota, Wolves fans erupted as Andre rifled home a 90+4th-minute winner, leaving Liverpool's Arne Slot stunned.

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Users on X are debating whether Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka matches the quality of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Discussions cite instances where Saka was contained by defenders including Jorrel Hato and Bernardo Silva, along with his lower dribbling stats of around 2 per 90 compared to Yamal's nearly 6 per 90. The conversation highlights critiques of Saka's performances against fullbacks such as Digne and Luke Shaw.

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