Barça suffer horror start at Atlético with comical own goal and more 😲 | OneFootball

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Peter Fitzpatrick·12 February 2026

Barça suffer horror start at Atlético with comical own goal and more 😲

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Barcelona's defence of the Copa Del Rey is in a serious spot of bother after a horror start in the first leg of their semi-final clash with Atlético de Madrid

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Shorn of several stars, notably Raphinha, Pedri and Marcus Rashford, the last thing Hansi Flick needed was for his goalkeeper to gift the hosts the lead. 


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But that's exactly what Joan García did in the seventh minute, his touch from a back pass only letting the ball go flying past him and over the line despite his best efforts to get back. 

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For users in the UK, here is the own goal in all its horrific glory. 

Things got worse for Barça shortly after as former player Antoine Griezmann made it 2-0 with a beautifully placed finish. it was a record-extending 209th Atleti goal for the Frenchman and his eight against the side he represented for just over two years. 

Can the holders fight back or could this tie be over before the return leg at the Nou Camp?


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