For its first match of 2025, FC Barcelona easily disposed of Barbastro in the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey (4-0).
There are not only economic levers and administrative decisions in life, there is football too. Even if he arrived late following the refusal of LaLiga and the Spanish Federation to register Dani Olmo et Pau VictorJoan Laporta was there to attend the Copa del Rey match between Barça has Barbastroa club from Segunda RFEF (the 4th division) which had already faced Culés at this stage of the competition almost a year ago to the day.
On a threadbare pitch, the Blaugranas easily avoided the trap. On a set piece, Ronald Araújo celebrated his return to competition after months of absence by sending an assist to Eric García (21st). Once this first gap was achieved, the Catalans rolled forward. Robert Lewandowski scored a double, with a head (31st) and foot (47th). After a completely missed restart from Arnau Fabrega, Barbastro goalkeeper, Pablo Torre added a 4th goal (56th).
Hansi Flick rotated and patiently waited for the match to end. Barça are in the 1/8 finals of the Copa del Rey and are getting their bearings before going to Saudi Arabia to compete in the Spanish Super Cup next week.
