Barcelona, after missing out on the Champions League semi-finals for three consecutive years, were desperate not to make it a fourth. They showed what the Barça style was all about, in a night that truly was one to savor and.

Barcelona beat Real Madrid, who despite their constant domination in the first half, and parts of the second half, simply couldn't hit the back of the net. Barcelona's efficiency in front of goal landed them the ticket to the Copa.

Barcelona face Olympique Lyon in a two-legged tie, with the return fixture being at the Camp Nou, but the first one being part of a tight schedule, when Barcelona visit the Groupama Stadium on February 19.

Barcelona faced Valladolid in a game that came after a week's rest, and right before three games in 8 days, and had it all set on the table to go out and win, which they did - but only just.

A Clásico galore is right around the corner, as two Clásico's are to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu, while one - which ended in a 1-1 draw was played at the Camp Nou last night.