In a highly anticipated Copa del Rey quarterfinal matchup, FC Barcelona defeated Valencia 3-1 at the Mestalla Stadium. Barcelona displayed a dominant performance with key contributions from players like Ansu Fati, who scored the opening goal in the 14th minute. Valencia fought back with a goal from Hugo Duro in the 28th minute, but Barcelona regained the lead shortly after with a strike from Robert Lewandowski in the 35th minute. The final nail in the coffin came when Ferran Torres found the back of the net in the second half, solidifying Barcelona’s place in the semifinals. Coach Xavi Hernandez praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We showed great character and determination. This win is crucial for our confidence.” Valencia’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, expressed disappointment but recognized his team’s effort, saying, “We fought hard, but we need to learn from these moments.” With this victory, Barcelona sets up a semifinal clash against Osasuna, with fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting match.
Barcelona Advances to Copa del Rey Semifinals After Thrilling Victory Against Valencia
