Real Madrid Sets New Attendance Record at Bernabéu

Real Madrid set a new attendance record on Saturday as they hosted Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.

The match, which was played at the Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, attracted a crowd of 82,441 spectators, breaking the previous record of 77,509 set by Manchester United against Liverpool in August 2016.

The record-breaking turnout was a testament to the popularity of both teams and the excitement surrounding the Copa del Rey final.

The match also saw Real Madrid take the lead early on through a goal from Karim Benzema, but Barcelona fought back with two goals from Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé.

Despite this, Real Madrid managed to hold on for a 2-2 draw and go into the second leg with a chance to progress to the final.

In the aftermath of the match, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised his players' performance and said that they had shown "a lot of quality" during the game.

Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde expressed his disappointment at the result, saying that it was "a tough loss".

Overall, the match was a thrilling one and will be remembered as one of the most exciting games of the season so far. The attendance record is just the latest example of how football can bring people together and create unforgettable moments.