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Barça's Copa Dream Ends Despite Stunning Home Win
4 Mar
Summary
- Marc Bernal scored twice, Raphinha added a penalty in a 3-0 victory.
- Barcelona lost the tie 4-3 on aggregate after a significant first-leg deficit.
- Injuries to Koundé and Balde cast a shadow over Barcelona's performance.
Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory at Spotify Camp Nou with two goals from Marc Bernal and a Raphinha penalty. However, this triumph was insufficient to overturn a four-goal deficit from the first leg in Madrid, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate loss. Atlético will advance to the final in Seville.
Despite the elimination, coach Flick expressed pride in his team's performance, noting the creation of numerous scoring chances. Marc Bernal, who recently returned from an ACL injury, was a standout performer with four goals in his last five appearances.
The match was overshadowed by injuries to Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde, both forced off during the game. Further assessments are scheduled to determine the extent of their injuries.
This Copa exit means Flick will miss out on a domestic trophy this season, having won multiple titles since his appointment in 2024. Barcelona still leads LaLiga by four points and will face Newcastle United in the Champions League next week.
