Trending Now - Barcelona Faces Injuries and Copa Del Rey Exit Challenges

WHO:

Hansi Flick, coach of FC Barcelona

Jules Koundé, player for FC Barcelona

Alejandro Balde, player for FC Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong, player for FC Barcelona

Marc Bernal, player for FC Barcelona

Raphinha, player for FC Barcelona

Pedri, player for FC Barcelona

Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid, opposing team

FC Barcelona, organization

Real Madrid, opposing team

WHAT:

FC Barcelona won 3-0 against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal but lost 4-3 on aggregate.

Koundé and Balde suffered hamstring injuries during the match.

Balde will be out for one month.

Koundé is unlikely to play again before the international break in March 2026.

Frenkie de Jong is ruled out until April 2026.

Barcelona has lost three players to hamstring injuries in one week.

Pedri expressed gratitude to fans and optimism for future matches.

Diego Simeone commented on the match and expressed hope for a future matchup in the Champions League quarterfinals.

WHERE:

Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

St James' Park, Newcastle, England (upcoming match location)

WHEN:

Match against Atlético Madrid on March 3, 2026

Upcoming Champions League tie against Newcastle United on March 10, 2026

Return game scheduled for March 18, 2026

Koundé and Balde's injuries will rule them out of LaLiga games against Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano before the international break in March 2026.

WHY:

The injuries occurred during a critical match where Barcelona attempted to overcome a 4-0 deficit from the first leg against Atlético Madrid.

HOW:

Barcelona's victory in the second leg was achieved through goals from Marc Bernal (two goals) and a penalty from Raphinha.

In a dramatic Copa del Rey semifinal match on March 3, FC Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory against Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou, but unfortunately lost 4-3 on aggregate. During the match, players Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde suffered hamstring injuries, with Balde expected to be sidelined for a month and Koundé unlikely to return before the international break, adding to Barcelona's woes as they also lost Frenkie de Jong until April. Despite the setbacks, Pedri expressed gratitude to the fans and optimism for future matches, while Atlético's coach Diego Simeone looked ahead to a potential Champions League quarterfinal matchup.