Copa del Rey: Barça in the quarters without convincing

Published: January 18, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

FC Barcelona qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey this Thursday evening.

To do this, the Blaugranas got the better of Unionistas Salamanca, residents of the Spanish third division.

The Catalans, however, conceded the opener after half an hour of play, before turning things around through Torres (45^e), Koundé (69^e) and Baldé (73^e).

Koundééééééééé!

The Barça defender scores from 25 meters and frees Barça from a complicated situation

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— THE TEAM (@lequipe) January 18, 2024

Xavi’s men, who made this Cup a priority objective, join Mallorca, Sevilla FC, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo and Girona. While waiting for Real Madrid or Atlético.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.