Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 3 (agg: 2-4): Neymar struck twice as Barcelona came from behind to seal a 3-2 victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid and reach the semi-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Fernando Torres put Atletico ahead inside the first minute but Barca have clicked into form recently and hit back quickly through Neymar.
Raul Garcia restored Atletico’s advantage on the half hour from the penalty spot. Barcelona were back on terms when Miranda put the ball into his own net as he attempted to clear a corner and claimed the win when a lightning attack saw Jordi Alba find Neymar in the area and the Brazilian finished clinically.
There were heated exchanges throughout the match with plenty at stake and it boiled over at half-time with Atletico midfielder Gabi Fernandez sent off following a confrontation in the tunnel.
Mario Suarez was also dismissed six minutes from the end after receiving his second yellow card.
Barca will face the winners of Getafe and Villarreal who play on Thursday with the latter leading 1-0 from the first leg. Athletic Bilbao are at home to Malaga having drawn 0-0 in the first leg and Espanyol travel to Sevilla leading 3-1.
