
COPA DEL REY
18 goals in 4 matches: FC Barcelona, the lethal machine of the Cup
Published:26/02/2025 - 07:04h
Updated:26/02/2025 - 07:04h
Barça is averaging a 'thrashing' per match in the King's Cup. With the 4 goals scored against Atlético de Madrid, the Catalans have totaled 18 in the 4 matches played in the tournament
The FC Barcelona is on track to lift its 28th title in the King's Cup. Despite the draw suffered against Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the semifinals (4-4), the performance of the Catalan team in this edition of the tournament has been overwhelmingly dominant. The Catalans remain unbeaten in the competition, with three emphatic victories and the draw against the mattress makers, boasting a remarkable record of 18 goals for and only 5 against.
The path of the team led by Hansi Flick in the Cup began at the Municipal Sports Stadium against Barbastro, whom they eliminated in the round of 32 after handing them a 'thrashing' of 0-4. Subsequently, the Blaugrana hosted Real Betis in Montjuïc for the round of 16, securing their place in the next round by defeating them with a resounding 5-1.
In the quarter-finals, the Catalan team visited Mestalla to face Valencia, and led by a monumental Ferran Torres, who celebrated his second 'hat-trick' at Barça, they emerged victorious from the Che stronghold with a lethal 5-0. Finally, the Barcelonans will fight for their place in the grand final of the competition in Madrid after drawing 4-4 with Atleti in the first leg of the semifinals held in the magical mountain.
Round of 32 - UD Barbastro 0-4 FC Barcelona (Eric García, Lewandowski x2, Pablo Torre).
Round of 16 - FC Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis (Gavi, Koundé, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal; Vitor Roque).
Quarter-finals - Valencia 0-5 FC Barcelona (Ferran Torres x3, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal).
Semifinals, first leg - FC Barcelona 4-4 Atlético de Madrid (Pedri, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Lewandowski; Julián Álvarez, Griezmann, Marcos Llorente, Sorloth).
Barça dominates in the Copa del Rey
In total, the Catalans have registered 18 goals in the four matches they have played so far in the Cup, averaging a staggering 4.5 goals per game. A total of 12 players have scored in the competition, with Ferran Torres being the top scorer for Barça with 4 goals. Behind the 'Shark', Robert Lewandowski (3) and Lamine Yamal (2) complete the podium of Barça scorers in the tournament.
In addition to the three forwards mentioned above, Raphinha, Pedri, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Fermín López, Eric García, Iñigo Martínez, Jules Koundé, and Pau Cubarsí have also found the net in the championship, each with 1 goal. The Blaugrana machine continues its course, which is starting to have as its destination the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.
PLAYER | GOALS |
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Ferran Torres | 4 |
Robert Lewandowski | 3 |
Lamine Yamal | 2 |
Raphinha | 1 |
Pedri | 1 |
Gavi | 1 |
Pablo Torre | 1 |
Fermín López | 1 |
Eric García | 1 |
Iñigo Martínez | 1 |
Jules Koundé | 1 |
Pau Cubarsí | 1 |