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Flick: Disappointed but Proud After Barcelona's Copa Exit

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said the team was disappointed but proud after a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final.

The Blaugrana fell 4-3 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid after a dramatic semi‑final that saw them level the tie with 20 minutes left. Flick praised the players’ effort, saying “we left everything out there” and that the team was proud despite the loss.

Flick highlighted the resilience of players like Bernal and defender Cubarsi, noted injuries to Kounde and Balde, and urged the squad to recover and focus on upcoming La Liga and Champions League fixtures against Bilbao and Newcastle.