FC Barcelona kicked off 2025 with a stunning 4-0 win over UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey, sealing their place in the last sixteen of the tournament. The match, held at the Estadio Municipal de Barbastro, saw stellar performances from Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski (who scored two goals) and Pablo Torre.
A comfortable win for Barcelona
It was clear from the start that Barcelona dominated the pitch. Eric Garcia’s goal in the 21st minute, followed by two from Lewandowski and one from Torre ensured a comfortable win for the Catalan giants. The match was a great send-off for the players, who will soon head to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.
Next match schedule
The draw for the next round of the Copa del Rey will take place on Wednesday, January 8, with matches scheduled for the following week.
FC Barcelona New faces in the squad
This match was particularly notable due to the inclusion of some new and returning players. Wojciech Szczesny scored on his debut, while Ronald Araujo returned after an injury absence of 181 days, proudly wearing the captain’s armband. Ansu Fati returned as a second-half substitute, and 16-year-old Toni Fernandez got his first minutes with the senior team, contributing to several promising games.
Match Highlights
- 21st minute: Eric Garcia opens the scoring with a diving header from an assist by Araujo.
- 31st minute: Lewandowski doubles the lead with a header from Pablo Torre’s free kick.
- 40th minute: Lewandowski scores his second goal, assisted by Fermin Lopez.
- 45th minute: A goalkeeper’s mistake gives Pablo Torre the chance to score the fourth goal.
Despite his dominance, Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny didn’t have much to do, as Barbastro struggled to contain an effective attack. The best chance for the home team came from a clash of heads between Iñigo Martinez and Jaime Ara, which saw Ara carried off on a stretcher. We wish him a speedy recovery.
FC Barcelona VS Atletico Madrid
However, there was a moment when Iñigo Martinez collided head-on with home teammate Jaime Ara. Ara was given a warm welcome by the home fans as he was carried off on a stretcher and we wish him a speedy recovery at Barca.
On a brighter note, the match ended with a sweet moment when Barbastro’s Israel Garcia proposed to his girlfriend in front of the
cheering fans – an exciting conclusion not often seen during Barca matches!
With this great start to the new year, fans are excited to see how the team continue to perform, especially with the Spanish Super Cup looming. For now, Barca will enjoy this win and look forward to their next challenge in the Copa del Rey.