The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals was a tight contest as Atletico Madrid hosted Athletic Bilbao. This game is a big game for Atletico Madrid, who have not performed well in La Liga and the Copa del Rey has become one of their biggest hopes for the title. Facing fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, Atletico Madrid suffered a shock defeat at home, casting a shadow over their prospects of qualifying. In the game, Atletico Madrid's attack was not lacking, but the shots at key moments were repeatedly unsuccessful. In particular, Reinildo's mistake led to a penalty and a lead. Atletico Madrid led possession in the first half but failed to capitalise on the goal, while Athletic Bilbao scored on a handful of shots. In the second half, Atletico Madrid tried to change the situation with substitutions, but the opponent's defense remained solid, making it impossible for Atletico Madrid to equalise. It is worth mentioning that Atletico Madrid's number one star Antoine Griezmann had a dismal performance after four unsuccessful shots on goal in the game. In the end, Atletico Madrid lost the game with a score of 0-1, and Reinildo's own goal became the culprit of their defeat. The result of this match is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Atletico Madrid, and their performance in the second leg will determine whether they can turn the tide and progress to the Copa del Rey final. Athletic Bilbao also deserves credit for their performances, especially in defence. Although they had little possession, they showed stubborn resistance against Atletico Madrid's attack and managed to keep their goal clean. At key moments in the game, they capitalized on their opponents' mistakes and took the lead through penalties to hold on to the win. Atletico Madrid's coach Simeone faces a huge challenge as he needs to recalibrate his team in order to have a chance of a comeback in the second leg. And Antoine Griezmann, as the core player of the team, needs to bounce back and play to his strength and lead the team to good results. This match will undoubtedly be a heavy blow for Atletico Madrid fans, but hopefully the team can find their form in the upcoming matches and work hard to qualify for the Copa del Rey final. The result of this match will add more excitement to the next leg, raising more expectations for Atletico Madrid's comeback and progress to the Copa del Rey final. It was a crushing blow for Atletico Madrid, especially with a home defeat that made it difficult for the team to qualify. As part of the La Liga team, they were hoping to make a difference in the Copa del Rey but are now at risk of an early exit. Speaking after the game, Atletico Madrid boss Simeone said: "We lost the game and it was a very painful result. We put in a lot of effort in attack but we couldn't get on the scoresheet in the end and that was one of the main reasons for our defeat. He added: "We need to learn from the lessons and readjust the team to prepare for the second leg and try to qualify. And for the team's core player, Antoine Griezmann, this game was undoubtedly a setback in his career. As the backbone of the team's attack, he was also criticised for failing to step up at crucial moments and score key goals. For the fans, they are disappointed with the team's performance but still have confidence in the team and hope they can find their form in the next games and work hard for promotion. The result of this match has made people see the unpredictability of the world of football, and it has also made people look forward to the second leg of the match, hoping that Atletico Madrid can show better quality and fight to qualify for the Copa del Rey final.
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