Barcelona started the match against Atlético furiously and were already leading 2-0 after just 25 minutes, thus overturning the deficit from the first leg. Fermín López came close to completing the comeback, having a great chance to make it 3-0 but failing to convert a sitter from close range. After his header, Atlético goalkeeper Juan Musso made an excellent save, and in the ensuing action, a fierce collision occurred, with Musso striking López in the nose with his boot. The Barcelona midfielder remained lying on the grass, bleeding heavily, as medical staff immediately rushed onto the field to assist him. In those moments, coach Hansi Flick had already sent Marcus Rashford to warm up. However, after a brief pause, relief came for the visitors as López managed to continue the match once the bleeding had stopped. But the shock for Barcelona followed almost immediately. Atlético seized the momentum and reduced the score to 2-1, further complicating the drama. At that point, Barcelona needed another goal to at least force extra time. They failed to do so, and the victory and advancement went to Simeone's side.