Barça has completed the task in Barbastro and has done so with flying colors: a rout to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey. Hansi Flick wanted to take this match very seriously, and it was reflected on the scoreboard, being a smooth duel for the culers... who never saw the result in danger. On a complicated day, Joan Laporta traveled to the stadium to follow the match from the box and pointed out a problem.
Voices close to President Laporta indicate that the president is clear that a '9' is needed to give Lewandowski a rest. This is what he was reportedly heard saying, clearly pointing out the player he has chosen: Pau Víctor. The plan initially involved his starting role in Barbastro, but his deregistration made it impossible for him to play this Copa del Rey match with Barça.
In any case, Laporta believes he can reverse the situation of Pau Víctor, as well as that of Dani Olmo, in the coming days. On Tuesday, he will request the precautionary measure from the CSD, and if he doesn't receive it, he will take this matter to the courts. In Barcelona, they believe they are right and are optimistic about the return of both to the field wearing the blaugrana.
Hansi Flick Takes Barbastro Seriously: Rout in the Copa Del Rey, Laporta Applauds
After a few turbulent institutional days, what Hansi Flick was clear about is that he wanted his players fully focused. The match against Barbastro could have been very complicated, but the reality is that FC Barcelona didn't give them a single chance to complicate things. Everyone was engaged from the start, as could be seen on the scoreboard.
Eric García opened the scoring with a header in the 21st minute, while 10 minutes later, Lewandowski increased the lead. After the break, the Polish striker scored the 0-3, while in the 56th minute, Pablo Torre took advantage of a goalkeeper's mistake to score the final 0-4.
Thus, after easily overcoming a tricky match, Barça is already waiting for an opponent in the next round of the Copa del Rey. Hansi Flick is happy and expects positive news soon. Meanwhile, Laporta won't stop until both Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor can play again. The next stop will be in Saudi Arabia, where the Spanish Super Cup will be held.