"It's the Copa del Rey, a competition separate from La Liga, and everyone wants to win it because it's one of the tournaments that allows you to lift a trophy the fastest,"
"It would be positive to get a good result in Madrid. We have to go all out and achieve victory, without thinking about the second leg,"
"We've already won the Super Cup, a title contested at the beginning of the year that allows you to face the season with more optimism. We're playing at a very good level and we have to keep it up,"
Barcelona meet Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg with Atletico hosting. Pau Cubarsi emphasized the Copa del Rey's value as a fast route to silverware and communicated confidence ahead of the tie. Cubarsi urged the squad to pursue a strong result in Madrid and to focus on winning the first leg without dwelling on the return match. Cubarsi remains an important figure in Hansi Flick's defensive setup despite missing veteran support from Inigo Martinez. Barcelona's recent Spanish Super Cup triumph has increased optimism and the team aims to sustain its high level of performance.
Read at Barca Universal
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