Barcelona prepares for the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid, tasked with overturning a 4-0 first-leg defeat. Head coach Hansi Flick expressed strong faith in his squad’s unity and determination to achieve an extraordinary comeback and reach the final.
The team arrives in optimistic form following convincing wins against Levante (3-0) and Villarreal (4-1). Flick highlighted the need to play as a cohesive unit, with hunger and intensity throughout the match.
Squad selection faces challenges due to the absence of key players Eric Garcia, Christensen, Gavi, De Jong, and Robert Lewandowski owing to injuries and suspension. The coach urged maintaining the typical Barça style—collective pressing and fighting hard even without possession.
Given the rarity of a 4-0 comeback in the club’s history, this match stands as a monumental test of Barcelona’s character and cohesion in pursuit of a place in the Copa del Rey final.
