Barcelona are safely through to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals and there was no drama against a lower level side this time as the Catalans dominated AD Ceuta from the Third Division and won 5-0 at the Alfonso Murube Stadium on Thursday night’s Round of 16 tie.
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| Robert Lewandowski in action for Barcelona at AD Cueta FC. The Polish striker scored a brace for the Catalans which helped Xavi’s side to reach the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey. Photo: @FCBarcelona |
The Catalans made a slow start but were never tested by the hosts, and applied enough pressure in the second half to get the goals and cruise to the next round.barcablaugranes.com
Barcelona Goalscorers: Raphinha 41′; Lewandowski 50′, 90′; Fati 70; and Kessie 77′.
Barcelona have reached the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey ⬇️
🏆 Into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals! pic.twitter.com/Stg5YokNRl
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 19, 2023
In his post-match comments, Barcelona manager, Xavi, praised Polish striker, Robert Lewandowski ⬇️
🎙️ XAVI: “Today, Robert [Lewandowski] showed that he is a tremendous professional. With the same attitude as the day of the final. Perfect. Perfect for him because he’s getting minutes.” pic.twitter.com/d6KYRrBKzG
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 19, 2023
