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Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Barcelona's Copa Elimination

Barcelona were eliminated from the Copa del Rey semi‑final by Atletico Madrid, 4‑3 on aggregate. Manager Hansi Flick said the team was disappointed but proud of their effort.

Barcelona fell 4‑3 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid after a dramatic semi‑final that saw the Blaugrana lead 3‑0 with 20 minutes left. Manager Hansi Flick admitted the team was disappointed but proud of the comeback attempt, praising the players’ effort and the defensive performance.

Flick highlighted the injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde and urged the squad to recover and focus on upcoming La Liga and Champions League fixtures. He also noted the return of the singing section after an 18‑month ban.