Football news - Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona to reach Super Cup final

Atletico Madrid pulled off a stunning turnaround to beat Barcelona 3-2 in an enthralling Spanish Super Cup tie in Saudi Arabia and book their place in the final of the revamped competition where they will face Real Madrid.

Argentine forward Angel Correa struck the decisive goal in the 86th minute to complete an unlikely late comeback for Atletico after Barca had dominated the second half and had two goals ruled out following VAR reviews.

• Transfer window LIVE - United rule out move for Eriksen

Substitute Koke had put Atletico in front at the start of the second half but Lionel Messi levelled in the 51st minute. Messi soon put the ball in the net again but his second effort was ruled out for handball following a VAR review.

La Liga

Barcelona could ask for El Clasico replay over Yamal 'phantom goal' - Laporta

22/04/2024 at 16:38

Former Atletico striker Griezmann did put Barca in front in the 65th while Gerard Pique thought he had extended their lead moments later but that goal was also ruled out after a VAR review, this time for a fractional offside against Arturo Vidal.

Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder Koke (R) celebrates his goal with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa during the Spanish Super Cup semi final between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on January 9, 2020, at the King Abdullah Sport City in th

Image credit: Getty Images

Atleti had spent most of the second half trying to stop waves of Barca attacks but got a lifeline when substitute Vitolo was tripped by goalkeeper Neto and striker Alvaro Morata equalised from the penalty spot in the 81st minute.

Stand-in keeper Neto was also at fault for the winning goal, failing to properly block Correa's shot which bounced into the net to cap an incredible match.

La Liga

Bellingham pounces to give Real dramatic late Clasico victory over Barca

21/04/2024 at 21:53

Champions League

Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan: 'We destroyed ourselves' in Champions League exit to PSG

17/04/2024 at 07:49

Champions League

'Upset, furious' - Xavi says decision to send off Araujo 'unnecessary'

16/04/2024 at 23:15