For the first match of 2025, Barça quietly qualified for the knockout stages of the Copa del Rey by winning against Barbastro, a fourth division team (4-0).
A quiet recovery for Barça. In the middle of the Dani Olmo imbroglio, the Catalans started 2025 by winning on the lawn of Barbastro, a 4th division team, in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. If Joan Laporta’s club was criticized by the local supporters before the start of the match, the response was clear on the pitch. With several executives lined up (Koundé, Martinez, Pedri, Lewandowski), the Blaugrana won 4-0 thanks in particular to a double from their Polish striker.
Torre in control
Receiving a cross from Pablo Torre, the Catalan number 9 doubled the lead for his team, well launched by Eric Garcia after 20 minutes of play. The duo put the cover back on the third goal of the evening. After a deflection from the middle, the striker deceived Fabrega with a low shot.
Double passer, Pablo Torre turned into a scorer to close the Barça festival at the start of the second half. With the score acquired, Hansi Flick was able to carry out a squad review before the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday (8 p.m.).
