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Barcelona's Rollercoaster Ride: Copa del Rey Drama and Excitement

Join us for a wild ride through Barcelona's Copa del Rey journey with unexpected twists and turns! From shocking defeats to thrilling performances, the action is non-stop.

Barcelona faced a rollercoaster ride in the Copa del Rey, starting with a tough match against Athletic Bilbao that ended in a 4-2 defeat, knocking them out of the tournament. The game saw Athletic Club dominate with a counterattacking clinic, leaving Barcelona struggling despite notable efforts from players like Lamine Yamal. The match also highlighted Barcelona's midfield struggles, leading them to target a cut-price midfielder to fill the void left by Gavi's injury.

In a dramatic turn of events, brothers Inaki and Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao sealed Barcelona's fate with an extra-time double, sending the Catalans out of the competition. Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernandez, hinted at the possibility of resigning after the disappointing loss, raising questions about the team's future direction. Despite the setback, Xavi expressed optimism about Barcelona's potential for success, whether or not he remains at the helm.

The defeat marked Barcelona's exit from the Copa del Rey, adding to their recent disappointments in cup competitions. With their trophy hopes dwindling, Barcelona now focuses on the Spanish league and the Champions League for redemption. Amidst the challenges, Oxford United's Under 12 and 13s are set to make history with their first international tour, showcasing the club's commitment to youth development and global exposure.

As Barcelona navigates through turbulent times, the spirit remains high as they strive to overcome obstacles and chase glory on the football field. Stay tuned for more updates on Barcelona's journey and the exciting developments in the world of sports!

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Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey: Match Thread, Live ... (Barca Blaugranes)

KICKOFF! Athletic 0-0 Barcelona: And we're underway in Bilbao! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE SAN MAMÉS!!! This spectacular football cathedral in beautiful ...

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Athletic Club vs Barcelona LIVE: Possible lineups and latest updates ... (MARCA.com)

Athletic Club vs Barcelona - Possible lineups Athletic Club will be without Mikel Vesga, Oscar De Marcos, and Dani Garcia due to existing injuries. In.

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Barcelona target cut-price midfielder after Premier League clubs ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Catalan giants are scrambling for a short-term solution in midfield, with Gavi currently out injured, but rivals have grown irritated with their ...

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Athletic Club 4-2 Barcelona (Jan 24, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Athletic Club vs. Barcelona Spanish Copa Del Rey game from January 24, 2024 on ESPN.

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Barcelona player ratings vs Athletic Club: Time up for Xavi? Lamine ... (Goal.com)

Athletic Club turned in a counterattacking clinic against a languid Barcelona, who crashed out of the Copa del Rey despite a fine showing from Lamine Yamal.

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Spanish Copa del Rey 2024: How to watch Barcelona vs Athletic ... (pennlive.com)

Two more big matches are set to unfold in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, as Mallorca battles Girona and FC Barcelona clashes with Athletic Club at 1:30 ...

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Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Bilbao (BBC Sport)

Barcelona are knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao after losing their quarter-final 4-2 at San Mames.

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Williams brothers down Barcelona, send Bilbao into Copa del Rey ... (thescore.com)

BILBAO, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Inaki Williams of Athletic Club celebrates after scoring his. Find the biggest stories from across the soccer world by visiting ...

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Barcelona knocked out of Cup as Athletic Bilbao hit extra-time double (The Straits Times)

Athletic Bilbao's brothers Inaki and Nico Williams struck in extra time in a breathtaking quarter-final. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat ... (The Washington Post)

Iñaki Williams has scored in extra time on the same day he returned from Ghana's early elimination in the Africa Cup of Nations as Athletic Bilbao beat ...

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Barcelona target cut-price midfielder after Premier League clubs ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Catalan giants are scrambling for a short-term solution in midfield, with Gavi currently out injured, but rivals have grown irritated with their ...

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Discusses Potentially Resigning After ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez discussed potentially leaving his post after the Catalans lost 4-2 to Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals ...

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Barcelona knocked out of Cup as Athletic hit extra-time double (Reuters)

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as brothers Inaki and Nico Williams struck in extra time in a ...

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Barcelona on verge of big things with or without me - Xavi - ESPN (ESPN)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said the club have a bright future with or without him in charge after Wednesday's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to ...

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Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat ... (The Associated Press)

Iñaki Williams has scored in extra time on the same day he returned from Ghana's early elimination in the Africa Cup of Nations as Athletic Bilbao beat ...

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Barcelona Eliminated From Copa Del Rey After Extra-Time Defeat In ... (Sports Illustrated)

Barcelona's journey in the Copa del Rey ended with a 4-2 loss at Athletic Bilbao. Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal were not enough for Barca.

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Athletic Club - Barcelona live online: scores, stats and updates ... (AS English)

Live updates as Athletic Club face Barcelona at San Mamés, Bilbao, in the Copa del Rey today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Kick-off: 15:30 p.m. ET.

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Athletic Bilbao give Barcelona more Copa del Rey heartache (sportsmax.tv)

The Catalans' previous two visits in the competition in 2020 and 2022 both ended in defeat and when Inaki Williams reacted brilliantly to a huge stroke of luck ...

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Barcelona crashes out of the Copa del Rey in extra time, La Liga ... (CNN)

Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in ...

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Young U's Head For Barcelona (Oxford United)

Oxford United's Under 12 and 13s are set to make history as they embark on the club's first ever international tour for their age group, ...

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

It just has the Spanish league and the Champions League to play for, and both look like long shots. Barcelona is in third place in La Liga, eight points adrift ...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 January 2024; Barça lose to Athletic Bilbao ... (Barca Blaugranes)

FC Barcelona had been knocked out of the Copa del Rey at San Mamés twice in recent years, and in 2023-24, it has happened again. Athletic Club defeated the ...

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (The Associated Press)

The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona's season are quickly fading. Xavi's side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in added ...

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