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Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Barcelona's Copa Exit

Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey semi‑final by Atletico Madrid, with manager Hansi Flick expressing both disappointment and pride over the team's performance.

After a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, Hansi Flick said Barcelona were "disappointed, but also proud" of their comeback effort, noting the team created many chances but ultimately fell short.

Flick praised players such as Bernal and defender Cubarsi, highlighted injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, and urged the squad to focus on recovery and upcoming fixtures against Bilbao and Newcastle.