Barcelona might be eyeing additional cup success within the Copa del Rey, and they’re on target to succeed in the quarter-finals after taking an early lead of their final 16 conflict in opposition to Actual Betis.
Hansi Flick made a number of modifications from the aspect that dismantled Actual Madrid within the Spanish Tremendous Cup ultimate, however one participant that saved his place was Gavi – that call has been vindicated as he has opened the scoring on the Estadi Olimpic after solely three minutes.
💥 GOAL BARÇA! GAVI! 1-0! #BARÇABETISpic.twitter.com/HiLG53V1s8
— Soccer Report (@FootballReprt) January 15, 2025
GAVI GIVES BARCELONA THE LEAD INSIDE THREE MINUTES VS. REAL BETIS!!
DANI OLMO WITH THE ASSIST 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iGULSjRFax
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 15, 2025
It’s a wonderful group aim from the hosts, as Dani Olmo’s cutback finds its solution to Gavi to stab dwelling the opener – it’s his second of 2025, after netting in opposition to Athletic Membership within the Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final final week.
Barcelona are referred to as quick starters, and it’s one other early aim for Flick’s aspect. They will management proceedings from right here, as they eye up a spot within the final eight of the Copa del Rey.