"Hansi Flick started the game with some surprises. Marc-André ter Stegen was in goal. Lamine Yamal, to the disappointment of many, was on the field instead of resting. Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó got rare starts. Guadalajara parked the bus, and as the game went on, looked like they had it in them to score a goal on the counter attack."
"It was a frustrating night for Barcelona, but they march on. For the first time since August 16th, they recorded a clean sheet in an away match. Not a bad return for Ter Stegen. Winning in the end is all that matters. The Copa del Rey is known for being tricky, and big teams have tripped up in the past. The little clubs put their hearts and souls into the moment, because in many ways this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them."
Copa del Rey showcases how much the competition means to even the smallest clubs. Barcelona, the reigning champions, nearly suffered an upset at Guadalajara. Hansi Flick named surprising starters including Marc-André ter Stegen, Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó. Guadalajara parked the bus and threatened on the counter, leaving Barcelona without solutions as Yamal and Marcus Rashford were tightly marked. Pedri's introduction changed the game and Andreas Christensen scored from an over-the-top ball to win. Barcelona recorded their first away clean sheet since August 16th and remain in a strong position across competitions, facing Villarreal next.
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