US EditionFlick Adopts 'Anything Is Possible' Mentality in Bid to Erase 4-0 Copa Del Rey Loss by Atletico
Barcelona faces significant challenges with key player absences while needing four goals to advance in the Copa del Rey semifinal, coach Hansi Flick said anything is possible.
- On Monday, Hansi Flick urged belief as Barcelona hosts Atletico on Tuesday needing to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat, Flick said. "It is important to keep a clean sheet, but we must believe in our strength and that we can achieve it... In each half we need to score two goals."
- The first-leg game featured a disputed Pau Cubarsé goal, and the Spanish soccer federation said the automatic offsides technology malfunctioned after FC Barcelona was heavily beaten in the opening half.
- To overturn the tie, Flick said on Monday, he ordered players to press, win duels, avoid losing possession, and keep a clean sheet while demanding two goals in each half.
- Flick warned about absences as Barcelona will miss Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi while Eric García is suspended; managing Lewandowski's absence is tough, but Lamine Yamal's hat trick boosts confidence.
- Atletico aims for their first Copa final since 2012-13, arriving on a three-match winning streak, while Barcelona's recent squad returns boost their chances, Flick said.
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