Barcelona claimed a deserved 2-1 victory over Albacete and advanced to the next stage of the competition.
Barcelona started the match with confidence and looked to control possession from the
opening minutes. Albacete, however, showed strong intensity and pressed high, making it
difficult for the visitors to settle early on.
The opening goal came in the 39th minute, scored by Lamine Yamal after an assist from
Frenkie de Jong, following a brilliant effort and build-up play by Marcus Rashford. The goal
gave Barcelona momentum going into halftime.
In the second half, Albacete responded with determination and managed to equalize,
putting Barcelona under renewed pressure. The match remained open as both sides
searched for the decisive moment.
Barcelona increased their tempo and pushed forward in search of a winner. Their
persistence paid off when the second goal came from a perfectly delivered corner kick by
Marcus Rashford, which was met by Ronald Araújo with a powerful header.
Defensively, Barça remained solid in the closing stages, limiting Albacete’s chances and
seeing out the match with composure and maturity until the final whistle, with Gerard
Martín clearing a crucial header off the line.
With this 2-1 victory, Barcelona move into the next round of the Copa del Rey and continue
building confidence in the competition. The performance once again highlighted the
importance of teamwork and resilience as the season progresses.
