The European Golden Shoe is one of the most prestigious awards in World Football and is awarded to the leading goalscorer in the top European leagues in each season. Although the ranking is based on a points system that was introduced in 1996, it never discredits the goalscoring attributes achieved by the footballers.
However, many renowned figures in world football history have achieved the Golden Shoe or Golden Boot. showcasing the legacy of this accolade.
This season's European Golden Boot race is taking shape, as leading names are eyeing to lift the Boot at the end of the season. Last season, Harry Kane won the Golden Shoe with 36 goals to his name. In the 2022-23 season, Erling Haaland won the Boot with the same number of goals.
However, there was only one instance when a footballer won the European Golden Shoe with a staggering 50 goals, a record which is still untouched.
In this article, find when was the only time a player scored 50 goals to win the European Golden Shoe.
The only time a player scored 50 goals to win the European Golden Shoe
Messi with the 2011-12 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | CNN)
It was Lionel Messi, who accumulated a staggering 50 goals in the 2011-12 Laliga to acquire the European Golden Shoe at the end of the season.
The then-FC Barcelona forward registered 50 goals in a single LaLiga season, which is still a record in the league's history for the most goals scored by a player in a season.
Messi's incredible goalscoring tally that season earned him 100 points in total, which helped him earn his second Golden Boot of his career as the first came in the 2009-10 season.
Lionel Messi was directly involved in 102 goals across all competitions in 2011/12:
Lionel Messi went on to win the Golden Shoe four more times eventually, and now he holds the record for winning the most Golden Boot awards (6), with the last one coming in the 2018-19 season.
Even Messi himself could not replicate the inhuman feat he achieved by scoring 50 goals a season. The Argentine sensation came close to the fifty-goal mark in the 2012-13 season when he won his third Golden Shoe award with 46 goals.
However, it was another superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who came the closest to the milestone. The Portuguese great scored 48 goals for Real Madrid in the 2014-15 LaLiga, eventually winning his fourth Golden Shoe award.
Since then, only Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski are the two Golden Shoe winners who crossed the 40-goal mark, but no one even came close to the 50-goal tally. Suarez netted 40 goals for Barcelona in the 2015-16 season, whereas Lewandowski bagged 41 goals for Bayern Munich in the 2020-21 season.
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Lewandowski's brace makes it 3-0 for Barcelona
Stay updated with the real-time updates, news, scores and free commentary of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match in Barcelona.
Welcome to our coverage of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match in Barcelona.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the build-up, stats, past results and real-time LIVE updates of the match.
These two teams have already faced each other once in this season's UEFA Champions League. Barcelona were able to beat the German side by 3-2 in a dramatic fashion at Westfalenstadion.
Barcelona are unbeaten in 2025 so far, while Dortmund's form has been a bit up and down this season. But, with unpredictable teams like Borussia Dortmund, they can beat any team on their day.
So, we have a great game on our hands. Sit back, relax and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 9, 2025, 7:03 PM
LIVE Score
Apr 9, 2025, 8:28 PM
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Apr 9, 2025, 8:27 PM
66' Lewandowski makes it 3-0!
Yamal with another through ball for Fermin to send a perfect cross for Lewandowski to side foo the ball for goal,
Apr 9, 2025, 8:12 PM
A 10th goal of the Champions League campaign, and haunting his former club. 🎯
Yamal chipped in a ball from right, and Raphinha kept the ball inside with a header for Lewandowski to head the ball inside the goal.
Barcelona 2-0 Dortmund.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:05 PM
Second half starts!
Beier has replaced Adeyemi.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:49 PM
Half-time | Barcelona 1-1 Dortmund
Barcelona will be happy to keep it 1-0 at half-time. Dortmund looked threatening during the fag end of the first half.
Barcelona lead by 1-0 after Raphinha's goal. Guirassy missed two chances for Dortmund.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:47 PM
1 minute added
Apr 9, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | Another miss from Guirassy
Adeyemi's cross was perfect for Guirassy to just tap the ball inside the goal. But, he could not get the touch.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:45 PM
44' | Easy for Kobel
Fermin Lopez could not get the power on his shot from close range. It is an easy save for Kobel.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:43 PM
41' | Save from Szczęsny
A mistake in the defensive half, and Dortmund again had the chance to make it 1-1.
But Gittens' shot was easily saved by Szczęsny
Apr 9, 2025, 7:41 PM
40' | Bi-cycle kick from Lewa
A bicycle kick from Lewandowski after Raphinha's shot was blocked. Easy save for Kobel.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:38 PM
36' | Huge miss from Guirassy
That was a huge miss from Guirassy, as a lobbed ball had him one-on-one against Szczęsny. But, he could not get a touch to the ball and Szczęsny grabbed the ball even after slipping no the ground.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:36 PM
34' | What a pass from Yamal!
In a counterattack, Lmaine Yamal made a great run and went inside with the ball before sending a threading pass for Raphinha.
However, the pass was just a tad long for the Brazilian.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:35 PM
What a season for Raphinha!
Make that 17 goal involvements in the Champions League for Raphinha this season.
Across his spells with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Hansi Flick has won all six of his meetings with Borussia Dortmund; his best 100% record against an opponent in this period.
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Apr 9, 2025, 3:18 PM
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg match on 10 April 2025.
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals commenced last night with two of the most entertaining games this season, and the quest for the coveted glory will offer us another two brilliant games tonight.
FC Barcelonaare set to take on last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund, in the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund match in the first leg of the quarter-final tie in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
Date:10 April 2025
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue:Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
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Broadcasting and Streaming Details
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Team News
FC Barcelona
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Barcelona are themselves in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten in 22 games, having won 18, but they were restricted to a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis at the weekend.
The Catalan side have already faced the Black and Yellow Army on their road to the UCL quarters this season, as they salvaged a thrilling 3-2 win over Dortmund in the league phase game at Signal Iduna Park. Ferran was the saviour for Barca, scoring two late goals after Serhou Guirassy had equalised twice for BVB.
The catalan side will be confident of taking the initiative back to Germany next week, with the aim of reaching a first semi since 2019.
Barca have never lost in five previous meetings with Dortmund, and manager Hansi Flick has a perfect 100% record against them, with six wins from six across his time with Bayern, including the league phase success.
Hansi Flick will have to exclude Dani Olmo who suffered a recent injury, along with long-standing absentees Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Marc Andre Ter Stegen. Inigo Martinez is also doubtful for the game tonight, though he is expected to return, but if will be suspended in the return leg if he gets booked.
Borussia Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund cannot be casted out against Barcelona tonight, because even though they are experiencing a terrible domestic season, the Yellow-Blacks have been a power in Europe in recent years.
Dortmund's sole knockout-stage loss in their past eight was last year's final at Wembley to Real Madrid, and Dortmund have won three consecutive away matches in such games.
It is a positive thing that their form in Europe is still good, as winning this tournament will definitely be the only way back into the competition for Niko Kovac's team next season.
⏳ Die letzte Einheit vor Barcelona! Niklas Süle ist wieder mit dabei, nur Marcel Sabitzer und Nico Schlotterbeck fehlen. #UCLpic.twitter.com/A3R39eu3dm
However, there is a long list of absentees for Niko Kovac's side; that might limit his options on the bench. Pascal Gross is suspended for this game, whereas Filippo Mane, Marcel Sabitzer, Nico Schlotterbeck, Cole Campbell, Ayman Azhil and Kjell-Arik Wätjen are all sidelined due to different injury concerns. Niklas Süle is also doubtful.
Maximilian Beier, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, and Julian Ryerson are in danger as well, as they will miss out the second leg if they receive any bookings tonight.
Barcelona are unbeaten in their five meetings with Borussia Dortmund in European competition (W3 D2), including a victory over them earlier in this season’s UEFA Champions League (3-2). Only against Lyon (8), Napoli (6) and Werder Bremen (6) have they played more in Europe without losing.
Across his spells with Bayern Munich and current club Barcelona, Hansi Flick has won all six of his meetings with Borussia Dortmund; his best 100% record against an opponent in this period. His sides have averaged three goals per game against them (18 in total), and netted at least three goals in five of the six matches.
Matches played: 3
Barcelona won: 2
Dortmund won: 0
Draws: 1
Possible Playing XI
FC Barcelona
Wojciech Szczęsny (GK); Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini; Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka; Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier; Serhou Guirassy
Barcelona reportedly set €15 million price tag for Ansu Fati
The possibility of Ansu Fati leaving FC Barcelona in the summer of 2025 appears increasingly likely, as the club has reportedly set a €15 million asking price for the out-of-favor forward.
The future of Ansu Fati at FC Barcelona has become clearer than ever as the out-of-favour youngster is adamant about leaving the club this summer.
Having been hailed as the natural heir to club legend Lionel Messi and wearing the coveted number 10 shirt, the 22-year-old forward has suffered a sad decline this season.
❗️ Ansu Fati is feeling really down and disappointed with the situation he’s going through and is now open to leaving. New clubs are starting to show interest in the player.
Ansu is also frustrated with how the club has treated him in small ways—like in training, when he was… pic.twitter.com/INZipMEgtW
Since Hansi Flick took over at the club, Fati has been on the bench far more than playing on the field, which created a distressing situation for the club as well as for the player.
Deco, Barca's sporting director, is reportedly trying to neutralize this season, considering the ongoing regrets at the club for not having seen Fati's full talent due to injury. However, the solution is clear — he needs to be sold, and on a minimum transfer fee of €15 million.
This figure would appear too small for a player who was once being hailed as the next big thing, but with time and inconsistent play, much of his value has drastically declined.
Although his loan spell at Brighton in the Premier League was seen as a new beginning to his career, the season has been very disappointing for Ansu Fati. The forward has openly admitted that he is no longer part of Flick's plans and is now seeking alternative options to salvage his career.
Sources close to the player indicate that he wants a sporting project where he feels valued, gets back to consistency, and above all, can enjoy playing football again. Only 22 years old, Fati knows that he still has time to play at his ultimate level again, but the first step is to identify a club that truly believes in his potential.
However, since the Copa del Rey RO32 game against Barbastro on January 4th, he has failed to earn any game time, even for a single minute.
Fati's contract at Barcelona runs until 2027, but he is already thinking of a departure next summer. This was an option he thought of during the last winter transfer window in January, but after discussions with Hansi Flick, he chose to stay with the team, hopeful that he would be given his opportunity.
In January, several clubs expressed interest in Ansu Fati’s willingness to change his surroundings. Clubs such as Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, and Besiktas all attempted to convince the Spaniard to join their sides, reported Mundo Deportivo.
Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto and Besiktas were all interested in Ansu Fati in January.
However, he decided to stay at Barcelona and fight for a chance.
Fati is also frustrated with some things that are no longer in Flick's control but are subject to the club instead. For example, in a few training sessions, he has been the top performer in numerous instances, yet he has watched other players being featured on Barcelona's social media while he is barely being mentioned.
Despite his current setbacks, Ansu Fati still draws attention from several clubs. LaLiga teams have enquired about his availability, and Premier League teams are keeping an eye too, lured by the low price tag for a player once considered one of Europe's brightest rising stars.
Sevilla, Villareal, and Real Betis have done the groundwork to potentially sign the winger, either through a loan deal or through a permanent transfer.
English teams, including West Ham and Everton, have apparently agreed to negotiate with them, especially if Barcelona are willing to have favorable terms like variable fees on the transfer price or a loan deal with a compulsory buy.
Deco is aware of the financial situation at the club; he doesn't want to go through a low-cost sale. However, he considers that bids of 30 or 40 million euros are now not on the table. What the target is, though, is to negotiate a sale of no less than 15 million euros, which will assist in relaxing the wage bill and creating liquidity without inflicting massive financial damage.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona’s plan with Ansu Fati remains same as January, trying to find a new club in order to sell him.
Ansu rejected more than 4 approaches in January and he’ll have the final decision, but Barça remain open to letting him go.
In conclusion, Ansu Fati’s chapter at FC Barcelona is edging closer to a painful end. Although the ending is not as dreamlike as hoped, Barcelona have faith that he can rediscover his best form elsewhere. His talent is still very much unutilized; he only needs the right environment to shine once more.
Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?
What are the equations in the title race for the top five European leagues? How many points do the leaders need to secure the title? Sportz Point explores this scenario.
European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.
The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.
England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.
In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.
Premier League
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Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.
Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.
The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.
Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.
If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi
Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.
Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.
Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions.
Despite failing to take full advantage of Real Madrid’s slip-up, Barcelona remain 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙔 𝙁𝘼𝙑𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙎 to win the LALIGA title - according to @OptaAnalyst 📊📈 pic.twitter.com/uUQ5lu6uir
Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.
LaLiga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Barcelona
30
21
4
5
83
29
54
67
2
Real Madrid
30
19
6
5
63
31
32
63
3
Atlético Madrid
29
16
9
4
47
23
24
57
4
Athletic Club
29
14
11
4
46
24
22
53
5
Real Betis
30
13
9
8
41
37
4
48
6
Villarreal
28
13
8
7
51
39
12
47
7
Celta Vigo
30
12
7
11
44
43
1
43
8
Rayo Vallecano
30
10
10
10
33
35
-2
40
9
Mallorca
30
11
7
12
29
37
-8
40
10
Real Sociedad
29
11
5
13
27
31
-4
38
11
Sevilla
29
9
9
11
33
39
-6
36
12
Getafe
29
9
9
11
26
25
1
36
13
Girona
30
9
7
14
37
46
-9
34
14
Osasuna
29
7
13
9
33
42
-9
34
15
Valencia
30
8
10
12
34
47
-13
34
16
Espanyol
29
8
8
13
31
40
-9
32
17
Alavés
30
7
9
14
33
44
-11
30
18
Leganes
29
6
9
14
28
46
-18
27
19
Las Palmas
29
6
8
15
33
48
-15
26
20
Valladolid
29
4
4
21
19
65
-46
16
Serie A
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Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.
Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.
🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.
The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.
Serie A 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Inter
31
20
8
3
69
30
39
68
2
Napoli
30
19
7
4
47
24
23
64
3
Atalanta
30
17
7
6
63
29
34
58
4
Bologna
30
15
11
4
50
34
16
56
5
Juventus
30
14
13
3
46
28
18
55
6
Roma
30
15
7
8
45
30
15
52
7
Lazio
30
15
7
8
51
42
9
52
8
Fiorentina
31
15
7
9
49
32
17
52
9
Milan
31
13
9
9
47
37
10
48
10
Udinese
31
11
7
13
36
42
-6
40
11
Torino
30
9
12
9
35
35
0
39
12
Genoa
31
9
11
11
29
38
-9
38
13
Como
31
8
9
14
39
48
-9
33
14
Verona
30
9
3
18
29
58
-29
30
15
Cagliari
30
7
8
15
31
44
-13
29
16
Parma
31
5
12
14
37
51
-14
27
17
Lecce
31
6
8
17
21
49
-28
26
18
Empoli
30
4
11
15
24
47
-23
23
19
Venezia
31
3
12
16
23
43
-20
21
20
Monza
31
2
9
20
25
55
-30
15
Bundesliga
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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane –if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.
Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.
Bayern are leading in the Bundesliga title race. (Image Credit | ESPN)
However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.
Bundesliga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Bayern
28
21
5
2
81
27
54
68
2
Leverkusen
28
18
8
2
63
34
29
62
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
28
14
6
8
55
42
13
48
4
Mainz
28
13
7
8
46
32
14
46
5
RB Leipzig
28
12
9
7
44
35
9
45
6
Mönchengladbach
27
13
4
10
44
40
4
43
7
SC Freiburg
28
12
6
10
38
44
-6
42
8
Dortmund
28
12
5
11
52
43
9
41
9
VfB Stuttgart
28
11
7
10
51
44
7
40
10
Werder
28
11
6
11
45
53
-8
39
11
Augsburg
28
10
9
9
31
39
-8
39
12
Wolfsburg
27
10
8
9
49
41
8
38
13
Union Berlin
27
8
6
13
25
40
-15
30
14
Hoffenheim
28
6
9
13
34
52
-18
27
15
FC St. Pauli
27
7
4
16
22
33
-11
25
16
Heidenheim
28
6
4
18
32
53
-21
22
17
VfL Bochum
28
5
5
18
28
59
-31
20
18
Holstein Kiel
28
4
6
18
39
68
-29
18
Ligue 1
The redesigned Ligue 1 trophy. (Image Source | X)
Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches).
PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.
PSG have won the 2024-25 Ligue 1. (Image Credit | Getty Images)
If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.
However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).
Ligue 1 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
PSG
28
23
5
0
80
26
54
74
2
Monaco
28
15
5
8
54
35
19
50
3
Marseille
27
15
4
8
54
36
18
49
4
Lyon
28
14
6
8
54
38
16
48
5
Nice
28
13
8
7
52
35
17
47
6
LOSC
28
13
8
7
42
30
12
47
7
Strasbourg
27
13
7
7
45
35
10
46
8
Brest
28
13
4
11
44
43
1
43
9
Lens
27
11
6
10
31
30
1
39
10
Auxerre
27
9
8
10
38
39
-1
35
11
Toulouse
27
9
7
11
35
33
2
34
12
Rennes
27
10
2
15
38
37
1
32
13
Nantes
28
7
9
12
33
47
-14
30
14
Angers
28
7
6
15
26
46
-20
27
15
Reims
27
6
8
13
29
41
-12
26
16
Le Havre
27
7
3
17
29
57
-28
24
17
St-Étienne
27
6
5
16
28
63
-35
23
18
Montpellier
27
4
3
20
21
62
-41
15
(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)
Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final: Ferran Torres' lone goal helps Barcelona set a date for El-Clasico in the final
Get all the real-time updates, scores, news and free commentary of the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final second-leg match at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Hello, and welcome to another night of exciting football. Tonight, we have a thriller of a match on our hands. This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the real-time LIVE updates, scores, and news of Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final Second Leg tonight.
The first leg between the two Spanish giants finished at 4-4, and this second leg will surely be nothing short of that. With Real Madrid already securing their spot in the final this time, we can either have a Madrid derby or an El-Clasico in the final.
So, stay tuned as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the match along with the free commentary and images.
Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 2, 2025, 7:35 PM
Final Score
Apr 2, 2025, 9:51 PM
Final verdict!
So it will be another El Classico in the Copa Del Rey final in Sevilla. Barcelona were the better team and attacked more in the first half, resulting in a goal from Ferran Torres. They could have scored more if they had latched onto the chances created mainly by Lamine Yamal.
But atletico Madrid brought in three changes at the start of the second half, which made them attack more frequently and freely.
However, despite a few chances, they were not able to score. Jules Kounde was excellent for Barcelona, making multiple blocks in the final 15 mins of the game.
This means that Barcelona will meet Real Madrid in the Copa del Dey final and will be another step closer to their target of a treble.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:30 PM
Full time | ATM 0-1 FCB (4-5 agg)
🚨Full time: Atletico Madrid 0-1 FC Barcelona (4-5 agg.)
FC Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid by 1-0 in Madrid to reach the Copa Del Rey final.
Yellow card for Gerrad Martin. It's a free-kick for Atletico, from just outside the box.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:28 PM
90+3' | Kounde with another block
Kounde makes another block as he stops Galan's cross.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:26 PM
90+1' | Molina's misses target
Molina misses the target with a looping header.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:26 PM
4 minutes added
4 minutes have been added as injury time.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:24 PM
89' | Barcelona have not lost the ball for 3 mins
Barcelona have not lost the ball for 3 mins now. They have been there and there about on the edge of the box. But, could not make the final effort though.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:21 PM
86' | Change for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal, who does not wanna leave, is replaced by Gerrad Martin.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:20 PM
84' | Kounde with a block
Galán's left footed effort was blocked by a flying Kounde. Top-class defending.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:18 PM
83' | Chance for Barcelona
A decent chance for Barcelona there after Raphinha found Yamal with a long cross.
However, Barcelona could not take the advantage and kill the game there.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:16 PM
81' | Change for Atletico
In: Riquelme
Out: Griezmann
Apr 2, 2025, 9:15 PM
80' | Save from Szczęsny
Griezmann's cross goes straight to Szczęsny and he grabs it with both hands.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:14 PM
78' | Lenglet with a great block
Lenglet comes running from behind to block the cross from Lamine on the right. Corner for Barcelona.
Yamal with a scoop over the top for Koune to make a run and enter the box.
However, Kounde could not control the volley as it went over the goal.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:52 PM
19' | Chance missed by Torres
That was a huge missed opportunity for Ferran. Pedri found Raphinha with a cute pass. Raphinha then played a small pass to Ferran.
However, he could not take the chance after a poor first touch, and Atletico Madrid defenders had it covered.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:47 PM
15' | Lopez tries to sneak in
Fermin Lopez, who is playing in the place of injured Dani Olmo, tried to sneak in a pass from the edge of the box. However, Atletico Madrid defenders had it covered.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:45 PM
13' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Rodrigo de Paul for a foul on Raphinha. Already, two Ateltico players are on a caution.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:44 PM
12' | Yamal misses the target
A beautiful pass from Pedri and a quick cutback from Yamal before he went for a curling shot from the left.
He missed the far post by a whisker.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:43 PM
9' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Atletico Madrid head coach Simeone for descent.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:42 PM
7' | VAR check for a potential red card
A VAR check for a potential red card Azpilicueta, for a foul on Raphinha.
Starting XI: W. Szczęsny, J. Koundé, P. Cubarsí, I. Martínez, A. Balde, F. de Jong, F. López, Pedri, L. Yamal, F. Torres, Raphinha.
Subs: Iñaki Peña, Diego Kochen, Gerard Martín, Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Hector Fort, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor.
Apr 2, 2025, 7:02 PM
Lineups | Atletico de Madrid
Starting XI: J. Musso, M. Llorente, C. Azpilicueta, J. M. Giménez, R. Le Normand, R. Mandava, G. Simeone, P. Barrios, R. de Paul, J. Álvarez, A. Griezmann.
Subs: Jan Oblak, Clément Lenglet, Javi Galán, Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Rodrigo Riquelme, Koke, Thomas Lemar, Conor Gallagher, Samuel Lino, Alexander Sørloth.
Apr 2, 2025, 6:18 PM
Barcelona early team news!
Pau Cubarsi and Raphinha returned to the Barcelona squad for tonight's clash.
Apr 2, 2025, 6:11 PM
Last 5 Meetings: Atletico vs Barcelona
Date
Result
Competition
16/03/2025
Atletico 2-4 Barcelona
LaLiga 2024-25
26/02/2025
Barcelona 4-4 Atletico
CDR 2024-25 Semis
21/12/2024
Barcelona 1-2 Atletico
LaLiga 2024-25
17/03/2024
Atletico 2-4 Barcelona
LaLiga 2023-24
03/12/2023
Barcelona 1-0 Atletico
LaLiga 2023-24
Apr 2, 2025, 6:10 PM
Head-to-Head Stats (All Competitions)
Matches played: 245
Atletico Madrid won: 77
Barcelona won: 111
Draws: 57
Apr 2, 2025, 4:30 PM
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Apr 2, 2025, 4:29 PM
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Apr 2, 2025, 4:28 PM
Match Details
Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona
Tournament: Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Semi-final 2, Leg 2
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