The Copa del Rey is usually a good stage for players who have less continuity in minutes and that was the case on Saturday at the Municipal de Barbastro. Hansi Flick brings out eleven alternating players who start dating others who start less from scratch. Szczesny debuted, Araujo played almost six months later, Eric, Frankie, Fermin either Pablo Torre restored to ownership and Lewandowski, Peter and Inigo Martinez They remained in the first eleven of the year.
Considering the fact that the opponent they faced was in a lower category, although these matches often end in a stalemate, the fact is flip He left happy with the performance of all the players he lined up yesterday and also lined up later in the second half.
In a month of January full of matches, with the Super Cup just around the corner, the Cup is more present than ever and with everything to be decided early in LaLiga, the availability of all the players in the second phase of the season is key and flip He was able to celebrate yesterday having a squad where he can make a few rounds, but that doesn’t cause the structure to break down.
1
Szczesny
The ‘Tek’ has little to do and hardly needs to intervene beyond being the first player to develop a play coming from behind. He made his debut more than three months after arriving at Barcelona.
2
Araujo
It’s been a long time since we saw Araujo on the pitch and for a few minutes he remembered how important he has been for Barça these seasons. A leader in the field beyond reproach. He helped Eric.
3
Eric Garcia
Eric played a big role in Barbastro. The one from Martorell was especially successful on the pivot, sifting through the final passes and always well positioned to recover balls quickly. He also scored the first goal of the culé year in 2025.
4
Pablo Torre
Another of the great highlights of the clash in Huesca. Without making any noise, the Cantabrian always follows through when he steps out onto the field and closes out the game with a double assist and a goal, as the game’s MVP.
5
Frenkie de Jong
De Jong was one of the players who played more freely against Barbastro. He alternated oxygenating play by dropping to receive to help release the ball to those coming from the second line. His ideal position in Flick remains a mystery.
6
Fermin
One of the most active in the clash is also from El Campillo. He completed the 90 minutes at a high pace but it is true that he lacks some pause and clarity in front of goal.
7
Gavi
Effort is non-negotiable with Gavi. He came into the half and showed all his teammates the mentality to have at all times. He was everywhere and created more than a local attack thanks to his continuous defensive coverage.
8
Ansu Fati
Good start in 2025 to leave a difficult 2024. Ansu didn’t score, but he’s close. They say that the important thing is to have it and for that there are few like Ansu. To get ‘another rooster will crow’.
Source: La Verdad
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