O Barcelona advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. This Thursday, the team commanded by Xavi thrashed Ceuta, by 5 to 0, in a duel of the round of 16. No, Raphinha, Lewandowski (twice), Ansu Fati and Kessie scored. Now, Barça awaits its opponent for the next phase of the tournament, which will be defined in a draw.
The next commitment of Xavi’s team is this Sunday, in a duel for the Spanish Championship. Against Getafe, Barça takes the field at 2:30 pm (Brasília time), at Camp Nou. Ceuta, on the other hand, will play against Cultural Leonesa, on the same day, at 8 am, for the Spanish Second Division.
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The game
The first half didn’t have many chances. Barcelona opened the scoring only in the 41st minute. Raphinha moved well between the opposing defense, received a good pass from Kessie. Ceuta also had a chance before, but Rodri’s header went wide of the outside of the goal.
On the way back to the second half, Lewandowski scored the second. The Pole received a good pass from Kessie in the area and finished high to expand. Shortly after, the number 19 tried from afar and sent it close to the opposing goal.
In the 25th minute, Ansu Fati also found the net. After a good individual move, the attacker finished from inside the area with no chance for Osorio. After two assists, Kessie left his seven minutes later. In the last minute before injury time Lewandowski scored his second goal in the game and closed the rout.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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