MADRID – FC Barcelona clinched a prestigious victory over arch-rivals in the semi-final first leg of the Spanish Soccer Cup on Thursday. The Catalans celebrated a 1-0 away win once morest Real Madrid to put themselves in a good position for the second leg at the Camp Nou on 5 April. The decisive goal resulted from an own goal by Eder Militao (26th). David Alaba was absent from Real because of a muscle injury.