Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was delighted with his team's fighting spirit as they clawed back from two goals down to get a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in an action-packed first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was left delighted with the spirit shown for their 4-4 draw at Barcelona in Tuesday's Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg.

Diego Simeone praised Atletico Madrid's tenacity as they drew 4-4 against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Despite defensive lapses, a late goal from Sorloth displayed their fighting spirit.