Barcelona Dominates Barbastro in 4-0 Copa del Rey Triumph
Barcelona cruised past Barbastro with a commanding 4-0 victory in the Copa del Rey, showcasing their dominance from start to finish. The match, held at the humble Campo Municipal de Deportes Barbastro, underscored the gap between the two sides, with the Catalan giants asserting control early and never looking back.
Eric GarcÃa opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a well-placed header, becoming the first Barcelona player to find the net in 2025. His effort set the tone for what would be a one-sided affair. Ten minutes later, Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead with a clinical finish, extinguishing any hopes Barbastro might have harbored. The Polish striker, celebrating his 1,000th career match, added another just after halftime, taking his season tally to 24 goals. Both of Lewandowski’s strikes were expertly assisted by the young talent Pablo Torre, who was undoubtedly one of the standout performers of the night. Torre capped off his remarkable display with a goal of his own in the 56th minute, converting a defensive mistake by Barbastro into Barcelona’s fourth and final goal.
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Manager Hansi Flick used the opportunity to rotate his squad, giving key players much-needed rest and handing a debut to 16-year-old Toni Fernández. The young prospect’s appearance highlighted Barcelona’s continued investment in La Masia, their renowned youth academy. Meanwhile, Wojciech Szczesny made his long-awaited debut in goal, enjoying a quiet night with Barbastro managing only one shot on target throughout the match.
Despite their struggles, Barbastro had a memorable moment when player Israel GarcÃa proposed to his partner on the pitch after the final whistle, drawing cheers from fans in attendance.
The victory sends Barcelona to the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16, offering a positive start to the year amidst ongoing uncertainties in their squad due to injuries and transfer market activity. Fans now look forward to upcoming challenges, hopeful that the team’s form under Flick continues to improve.
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