Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Copa Exit

Barcelona fell short in their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid, despite leading 3-0 with 20 minutes remaining. The Blaugrana ultimately lost 4-3 on aggregate, with Atletico holding on to advance to the final.

"We're disappointed, but also proud of what we saw," said Flick. "We created so many chances, but ultimately it didn't happen." The manager praised his team's response after recent defeats and highlighted impressive performances from young players like Bernal and Cubarsi, while also noting injuries to Kounde and Balde. Flick challenged his side to maintain this level of performance in upcoming La Liga and Champions League matches.