Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.
Alexander Sorloth’s stoppage-time equaliser salvaged Atletico Madrid a thrilling 4-4 draw at Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.
Sorloth struck in the third minute of added time as both sides fought back from two-goal deficits at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
Atletico raced into an early lead through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann before Barca hit back through Pedri, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez to lead 3-2 at half-time.
Robert Lewandowski struck the home side’s fourth in the second period, but late goals from Marcos Llorente and Sorloth denied Barca an advantage for the return leg.
German third tier club Arminia Bielefeld caused another upset in the DFB Pokal by defeating Bundesliga side Werder Bremen 2-1 to reach the last four.
Marius Worl’s curling effort and Bremen defender Julian Malatini’s own goal put Bielefeld 2-0 up and former Scotland winger Oliver Burke pulled one back before the visitors hit the crossbar in time added on through Amos Pieper’s header.
Inter Milan set up a Coppa Italia semi-final against rivals AC Milan as Marko Arnautovic’s stunning volley and Hakan Calhanoglu’s second-half penalty saw off Lazio 2-0.
Reims beat Ligue 1 rivals Angers 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the semi-finals of the Coupe de France and fourth tier Cannes upset Ligue 2 side Guingamp 3-1 to reach the last four.
