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Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Barcelona's Copa Elimination

Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey semi‑final by Atletico Madrid, with Hansi Flick expressing disappointment but also pride in his team's performance.

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 said the team was disappointed but proud, praising the effort and the players’ resilience.

Flick highlighted the performance of Bernal and Cubarsi, noted injuries to Kounde and Balde, and urged the squad to recover and focus on upcoming La Liga and Champions League fixtures.