Barcelona beat Ceuta in the Copa del Rey / AFP
The Barça team continued to party four days after defeating Real Madrid in Riyadh to lift the first trophy of the season. Three goals and extra time could be achieved in the notice that led to the cup debut against Intercity, Barça have been serious and effective in their visit to Alfonso Murbe City Hall.
The Catalan team didn’t start out with a strong wind, as it occasionally blows in the Autonomous City, but they made no mistakes and gradually picked up the intensity. Rafinha calmed down just before the break And while Lewandowski also got off to a good start away, Barca avoided speculation.
For many minutes the match of the champions of the cup was not so calm. Ceuta stepped up the pressure and wanted to be the star with the ball, something that would punish him. Rodri, an experienced striker in the first and second divisions, soon Eric He warned Garcia and Reina, a quality midfielder, is the player his side needs to reach the rival field. I had a vision of the game.
Xavi’s men lacked rhythm and, like Sergi Roberto and Pablo Torre, were forced to play on the outside covered by the inside. The first half went through without chances, except for the arrival of Bellerin, who stopped Rafinha outside, and a very similar play that Ceuta had.
Rodri’s header goes netside Reminding the public of the category of the match, Barça did not hesitate.
With picks and shovels, without going crazy, yes Kessie launches one of the few exits inside, Rafinha on time to finish, He disallowed shots head-on (0-1).
With Lewandowski annoyed by the defense, Barça returned after going through the changing rooms and closing out the game with the ‘Intercity motto’. Paul made it 0-2 after five minutes.
Ceuta slabs were already very heavyif possible, distribute the proceedings of Xavi, who debuted at the end of the youthful Ángel Alarcón, immediately after Gabi’s entry and Ansu Fati.
The MVP of the recent Super Cup final dominated the midfield and the striker killed with speed to make it 0-3. Ceuta were on the sidelines at Barça’s party, who were still looking for more goals.
The locals wanted a goal of honor, but Xavi’s team was deadly behind them. Kessie made his fourth head, Lewandowski finished the job in fifth place.
Barça thus extend that sweet moment with all their wins in 2023 without complications at Ceuta. Participate in the draw for the quarterfinals this Friday.
Source: Diario.Elmundo
