Barcelona Secures Quarterfinal Victory Over Rivals

Barcelona emerged victorious in the quarterfinal match with a score of 2-1, highlighting goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo. A late goal from Javi Moreno kept the tension high for the Catalan side, but they managed to hold on for the win.

Post-Match Insights from Flick

After the match, Flick commented, “It’s a Cup game… It was quite a challenging encounter. We struggled at times. They performed excellently. We created numerous opportunities, but we need to be more clinical. The match was closely contested, yet I believe we rightfully claimed the win.”

Key Takeaways from the Coach’s Remarks

• Finishing Required Improvement: “We need to conclude our attacks with greater conviction. There’s room for improvement. We’ve played on Wednesday, Saturday, and now today… Our mindset and attitude can’t be questioned. I’m proud of my team’s effort. Winning these Cup matches is essential, and we did that, which makes us happy.”

• On Araujo’s Development: “Araujo is progressing gradually, which is crucial. Scoring today will boost his confidence and improve his overall performance. We stand by him. He’s performing well.”

  • “Towards the end, he showed fatigue. The match was challenging for him given his limited playtime recently. However, he took a significant step forward today. That goal was vital for both him and our team.”