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Flick Disappointed but Proud After Copa Exit

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed disappointment but pride in his team's performance following their Copa del Rey semi-final elimination to Atletico Madrid despite a valiant comeback attempt.

Barcelona pushed hard in their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg, going 3-0 up with 20 minutes remaining, but ultimately fell short as Atletico Madrid held on for a 4-3 aggregate victory. "We're disappointed, but also proud of what we saw. It was an incredible match; we created so many chances," Flick said after the match.

The manager praised his team's resilience, particularly highlighting performances from Bernal and Cubarsi, while challenging his side to maintain this level in every match. "We have to show this level in every match because we're capable of it," Flick added, as Barcelona now shifts focus to La Liga and Champions League fixtures.