Barcelona coach Pau Cubarsi expressed frustration after his team let slip a 4-2 lead against Atletico in the first leg of their Copa del Rey tie on Tuesday night. The Catalans seemed poised for a comfortable win, but conceded twice late on to secure a thrilling draw.
Cubarsi stated that the players are left with a sour taste, having mounted an impressive comeback after trailing 2-0 at one point. However, he believes the team will give their all in the return leg and aim to give Barcelona fans something to cheer about.
The match was marked by a dramatic late surge from Atletico, with Cubarsi acknowledging that his team deserved the draw despite a strong first hour of play. With both teams set to meet again in La Liga next month, the stage is now set for another intense encounter between these two top Spanish clubs.
Source: https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/2/26/24372997