FC Barcelona lost 4 goals at Camp Nou Stadium after beating by Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Semifinal. Real Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final after to face Osasuna. The semifinal second leg on thursday (6/4/2023) made Xavi'squad unhappy.
The match, which was highly anticipated by football fans around the world, ended in a crushing defeat for Barcelona, sending shockwaves through the footballing community.
From the very beginning, Barca showed their intent to dominate the game, pressing high and creating numerous chances. Reak Madrid struggled to find their rhythm and was unable to mount any significant attacks. Real Madrid's attacking trio of Karim Benzema, Luca Modrid, and Vinicius Jr.wreaked havoc on Barcelona's defense, scoring goals with clinical precision.
Vinicius opened the scoring in the 49th minute with a spectacular kicj that left Barcelona's goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, with no chance. Just 2 minutes of the second-half, Benzema doubled Real Madrid's lead with a powerful header from a corner kick. Barcelona tried to respond but was unable to break through Real Madrid's resolute defense.
Real Madrid continued to dominate, and Benzema added to Barcelona's misery with a well-taken goal in the 58th minute, taking the scoreline to 3-0 in favor of Real Madrid. As the game progressed, Barcelona looked increasingly desperate, but their attacks were easily snuffed out by Real Madrid's defense.
In the dying moments of the game, Benzema completed his hattrict with a superb solo effort, dribbling past several Barcelona defenders before slotting the ball into the net, sealing the 4-0 victory for Real Madrid. The Camp Nou Stadium, which is known for its electric atmosphere, fell into stunned silence as Barcelona suffered their heaviest defeat in recent memory.
The defeat dealt a major blow to Barcelona's hopes of winning the Copa del Rey and added to their recent struggles on the field. Fans and pundits alike were left in disbelief as Real Madrid put on a commanding display, outplaying and outscoring their arch-rivals in their own backyard.
Post-match, Barcelona's coach expressed disappointment and vowed to regroup and come back stronger. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's coach hailed his team's performance as one of their best and praised the players for their professionalism and determination.
As the footballing world reflects on this dramatic turn of events, one thing is clear - Real Madrid's victory over FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Semifinal will be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in recent football history. The defeat will undoubtedly spur Barcelona to reassess their tactics and come back stronger, while Real Madrid will be buoyed by their dominant display as they look ahead to the final with renewed confidence.