"Lamine was the first to leave very angry, with tears in his eyes. But today the takeaway is clear: we lost a title, yes, but we're closer to our two main objectives. The conviction is absolute and the feeling is very positive. Playing like this, we're going to be very close to winning them."
"I'd even say they want a quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. They're eager to see them again. He was telling me his opinion on situations that happened in the match, and I told him they played brilliantly. I hope we can face each other in the Champions League quarterfinals so we can compete at our best."
Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid 4-3 on aggregate in the Copa del Rey semi-finals but maintains optimism about their season. The team views the elimination as a step toward their primary goals rather than a setback. Barcelona must defeat Newcastle to advance in the Champions League, while Atletico must overcome Tottenham. If both teams progress, they could face each other in the quarter-finals. The Barcelona locker room welcomes this possibility, with players expressing eagerness to compete against Atletico again. Despite initial disappointment, the team's conviction remains strong, and players believe their current form positions them well for success in their remaining objectives.
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