Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Copa Exit

Barcelona fell short in their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid, losing 4-3 on aggregate after an impressive comeback attempt that saw them go up three goals with 20 minutes remaining. 'We're disappointed, but also proud of what we saw. It was an incredible match; we created so many chances,' said manager Hansi Flick after the match.

Flick highlighted the team's resilience following recent defeats and praised individual performances, particularly from defender Cubarsi whom he called 'one of the best centre-backs in the world.' The German manager challenged his side to maintain this level of performance consistently, noting 'We have to show this level in every match because we're capable of it.' Barcelona now turns its attention to upcoming fixtures against Bilbao and Newcastle in La Liga and the Champions League.