Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, addressed the team's elimination from the Copa del Rey semifinals following a 3-0 home loss to Atlético Madrid. He recalled that in the first leg, which ended 4-0 against Barcelona, a goal from young talent Cubarsí was disallowed—a decision Deco believes prevented the match from going into extra time.
"Overcoming a 4-0 deficit was always going to be difficult, and that's why we complained about Cubarsí's disallowed goal. If the score had been 4-1, today there would have been extra time. But we don't seek excuses—the team played magnificently," Deco stated.
He highlighted Barcelona's dominance and strong effort in the second game, despite injuries to key players Koundé and Baldé. The positive connection with the fans shows that the team still generates excitement and hope among supporters.
Finishing his remarks, Deco noted that while winning the cup was the goal, the season still holds many important challenges ahead. The club’s next focus is the match against Athletic Bilbao, aiming for new successes.
These comments demonstrate that despite setbacks, Barcelona maintains fighting spirit and is driven to compete for titles throughout the season.
