Barcelona continues to show their strength under Hansi Flick, securing another crucial victory to advance in the Copa del Rey.
Their consistency in domestic competitions has fans hopeful for more success this season.
With a mix of experienced players and rising stars, Barcelona appears well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
Barcelona edged past Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night with a 1-0 victory, securing a 5-4 aggregate win and booking their place in the Copa del Rey final.
They will now face Real Madrid at La Cartuja on April 26 in what promises to be a thrilling Clasico showdown.
Following Barcelona’s triumph over Atletico, a strong message reportedly echoed through the Real Madrid dressing room.
As per El Chiringuito, key figures within the Real Madrid squad have already outlined their strategy to defeat Barcelona in the final, despite suffering 5-2 and 4-0 losses to Hansi Flick’s side earlier this season.
The belief within the Madrid camp is that if they can stay competitive and hold their ground for the first 60 minutes, they will have the upper hand in the closing stages.
While Madrid acknowledges Barcelona’s quality, particularly in the opening hour of matches, they see a potential weakness in the latter stages.
The feeling among the club’s leadership is that Barcelona tends to fade physically towards the end, and Madrid believe their superior fitness levels could be decisive.
If they can withstand Barcelona’s early pressure, they are confident of capitalizing in the final moments.
Against Atletico, Barcelona noticeably retreated in the second half, allowing their opponents to dominate possession.
It remains uncertain whether this was a deliberate tactical adjustment from Flick, who introduced Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia while withdrawing Fermin Lopez in a clear move towards defensive solidity.
Throughout the season, Barcelona has often built comfortable leads in big matches, including against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
In most of those victories, they entered the final 20 minutes with a two-goal cushion, making Madrid’s game plan of endurance and late dominance an interesting approach for the upcoming final.
🚨 EXCLUSIVA @EduAguirre7 🚨
💣 “Si competimos los primeros 60 minutos, ganamos la final”.
🖕 El mensaje del vestuario del Real Madrid de cara a la final contra el Barça. pic.twitter.com/pwzGQ4wNt9
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 2, 2025
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