Barcelona showcased their class and supremacy with a 4-0 victory against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey Round of 32. The Catalan giants controlled the match from start to finish, leaving the lower-tier Barbastro team struggling to keep pace at Gminny Stadion Sportowy.
The scoring began in the 21st minute when Eric García capitalized on a defensive lapse to give Barcelona an early lead. Robert Lewandowski followed with a brilliant brace, netting in the 31st and 47th minutes to put the game firmly in Barcelona’s control. Pablo Torre added the finishing touch with a superb strike in the 56th minute, sealing the win and securing Barcelona’s progression into the next round.
The match statistics highlighted Barcelona’s dominance, with the visitors holding 75% possession and completing 659 passes at an 88% accuracy rate. Barbastro, by contrast, managed just 228 passes with 60% accuracy, emphasizing their struggle to gain a foothold in the game. Barcelona also recorded 19 shots, 9 of which were on target, compared to Barbastro’s mere 2 shots and 1 on target.
Discipline-wise, Barbastro committed 16 fouls and received one yellow card, compared to Barcelona’s 7 fouls and one yellow card. Barcelona also earned 8 corners to Barbastro’s solitary corner, reflecting their sustained attacking pressure throughout the match.
Barcelona’s manager, H. Flick, utilized the match to showcase squad depth, with several substitutes making their mark. Meanwhile, Barbastro put up a valiant effort but lacked the firepower to compete against a side of Barcelona’s caliber.
With this win, Barcelona continues their quest for Copa del Rey glory, reaffirming their position as one of the favorites to lift the trophy. Their blend of attacking prowess and defensive solidity sets the tone for their ambitions this season.
