Barcelona news on copa del rey
Here are the latest news and updates on Barcelona's Copa del Rey campaign:
Recent Results:
- Barcelona 5-0 Real Sociedad (Round of 16, 1st leg)
- Real Sociedad 2-2 Barcelona (Round of 16, 2nd leg)
Upcoming Match:
- Barcelona vs. Sevilla (Copa del Rey Semifinals, 1st leg)
News and Updates:
- Barcelona has been drawn against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey semifinals. The first leg will take place on February 26th at the Camp Nou.
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Round of 16. The win saw Barcelona advance to the quarterfinals with a 7-2 aggregate score.
- Barcelona's Copa del Rey campaign has been marked by controversy, with several players and coaches criticizing the competition's scheduling and format.
- The Catalan club is seeking its 31st Copa del Rey title, having won the competition a record 30 times.
Injury Updates:
- Ousmane Dembélé is expected to miss the Copa del Rey semifinals due to a hamstring injury.
- Ansu Fati is also sidelined with a knee injury and is unlikely to feature in the competition.
- Gerard Piqué is back in training after a calf injury and could feature in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Manager's Thoughts:
- Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has praised his team's performance in the Copa del Rey, saying: "We're very happy with the way we're playing in the Copa del Rey. We're in a good position and we want to continue in the competition."
- Koeman has also expressed his desire to win the competition, saying: "We want to win the Copa del Rey. It's a competition that we want to win and we'll do everything we can to make it happen."
I hope this information is helpful!