BARCELONA CRUISE PAST BARBASTRO 4-0 IN COPA DEL REY ROUND OF 32
FC Barcelona dominated UD Barbastro 4-0 in the Copa del Rey Round of 32, advancing to the last 16 of the competition. The match, played at Estadio Municipal in Barbastro, saw Barcelona take control from the start, with Eric Garcia scoring the opening goal in the 21st minute.
Garcia Opens the Scoring
Barcelona started the match brightly, with their attacking trio of Robert Lewandowski, Pablo Torre, and Ferran Torres causing problems for the Barbastro defense. The breakthrough came in the 21st minute, when Eric Garcia headed the ball into the net after a cross from Ronald Araujo. The goal sparked a lively atmosphere at Estadio Municipal, with the Barcelona fans urging their team to build on their early advantage.
Lewandowski Doubles the Lead
Barcelona continued to press for more goals, and their persistence paid off in the 31st minute. Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead, scoring with a header from Pablo Torre’s free kick. The Polish striker’s goal was his 20th of the season, and it gave Barcelona a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime.
Lewandowski and Torre Seal the Victory
The second half saw Barcelona continue to dominate proceedings, and they added two more goals to their tally. Lewandowski struck again in the 47th minute, slotting a pass from Torre into the net. Pablo Torre then sealed the victory with a goal in the 56th minute, intercepting a pass from Barbastro’s goalkeeper before finishing into the empty net.
Post-Match Reaction
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was delighted with his team’s performance, praising their dominance and clinical finishing. “We played a fantastic game, and we deserved the win,” Xavi said. “The players were excellent, and we’re happy with the result.”
Barbastro boss, on the other hand, was left to rue his team’s defensive mistakes. “We made too many errors, and we paid the price,” he said. “We’ll learn from this defeat and move forward.”
Match Stats
- Goals: Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski (2), Pablo Torre (Barcelona)
- Attendance: 4,500
- Yellow cards: 1 (Barcelona), 2 (Barbastro)
- Red cards: 0
The win sees Barcelona advance to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, where they will face stiffer competition. However, on the basis of this performance, they will be confident of progressing further in the competition.
