Barcelona emerged victorious in a tightly contested Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid, securing a narrow 1-0 win. The decisive goal came early in the first half, as Barcelona capitalized on an early breakthrough in the 26th minute. This early lead shaped the rest of the match, allowing Barcelona to execute a more defensive strategy as they managed to hold Atletico at bay for the remainder of the game.

Disciplinary issues heavily influenced this match’s dynamic, with a total of eight yellow cards distributed. Atletico Madrid received five yellow cards, which restricted their aggressive playstyle and hindered their ability to regain control of the game. The frequent fouls, 21 in total for Barcelona contrasted with 11 from Atletico, reflected their tactical approach to disrupt Atletico’s rhythm and maintain their slim advantage.

From a statistical standpoint, both teams were quite evenly matched in terms of corner kicks, with Atletico earning six and Barcelona slightly ahead with seven. However, Atletico's lack of precision in front of goal, hampered by their four offsides compared to Barcelona’s one, stifled their best efforts to find an equalizer. The tactical discipline in Barcelona's defense was crucial, effectively containing Atletico despite their attempts to exploit set-pieces and transition play.

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