Barcelona fell 4-3 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi‑final, after a dramatic comeback attempt that saw them level the tie in the second leg. Manager Hansi Flick said the team was disappointed but proud of the effort, praising the players’ resilience and the quality of the comeback.
Flick highlighted the injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, and stressed the need to recover and focus on upcoming La Liga and Champions League fixtures. He urged the squad to maintain the high level of play shown in the match.