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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 manager Hansi Flick expressing both disappointment and pride in his team's performance.

Barcelona lost 4-3 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid after a dramatic comeback attempt that saw them level the tie in the second leg. The Blaugrana had a chance to overturn the deficit but fell short, leaving the club out of the Copa del Rey final.

Hansi Flick said he was “disappointed, but also proud of what we saw,” praising the players’ effort and noting the team’s resilience. He highlighted individual performances, mentioned injuries to Kounde and Balde, and urged the squad to focus on recovery and upcoming league and Champions League matches.