Marc Bernal: 'If Cubarsi's goal had stood, it would have been a different story' | Barca Universal

"We were talking about it in the locker room. If that goal had stood, it would have been a different story, and maybe we'd be in extra time now. Everything we planned during the week went according to plan. If we continue with this momentum, with this hunger, I'm sure we can achieve many goals in the coming years."

"I don't know if I've graduated. I did my best. It's one of my first special nights here, it's a shame we didn't make it to the final. I think we played a very good match. I'm happy about that, but we didn't achieve our goal, which was to reach the final."

"The review lasted more than six minutes, and the semi-automated technology failed, so the lines had to be drawn manually. There was no choice but to trust the VAR officials."

FC Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg at Spotify Camp Nou, but was eliminated due to losing the first leg 4-0. Eighteen-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal scored two goals and completed his first full 90 minutes since returning from injury. Bernal highlighted a controversial VAR decision from the first leg when Pau Cubarsi's goal was disallowed for a dubious offside after a six-minute review, suggesting the outcome might have differed had the goal stood. Despite the elimination, Bernal praised the team's performance and execution, expressing confidence in future success while acknowledging the passionate fan support.

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