FC Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals Tuesday with a victory over UD Barbastro, continuing their pursuit of a domestic cup title.The win comes amid a busy stretch for the club, with this match marking their third game in just seven days. Following the quarterfinal clash, manager Hansi Flick acknowledged both satisfaction with the result and the need for sharper finishing from his squad. The Blaugrana will now await the results of the remaining quarterfinal matches to learn their semifinal opponent.
Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals Tuesday night, defeating UD Barbastro in a hard-fought quarterfinal clash. The victory keeps Barcelona’s hopes alive for a domestic cup title.
Following the match, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with the result, but noted areas for improvement. “I am happy with the win but we had to finish the chances better,” Flick said.
Flick also pointed to the team’s demanding schedule as a factor in their performance. “But we also have to take into account that we played last Wednesday, then on Saturday, and today is Tuesday – in less than a week we played 3 matches,” he explained.
Despite the quick turnaround, Flick was pleased with his team’s resilience. “I don’t think we can question the team’s mentality or attitude, because we also fight until the end. That is very good to see, and I am proud of the team.”
Barcelona secured the win necessary to progress in the tournament. “Copa del Rey matches we have to win, and we did that. We are now in the semifinals, and I think everyone can be happy in Barcelona,” Flick concluded.
