"We are confident about playing a good match. We believe we are capable of doing it. If there is any team capable of a comeback, it will be us. We know the match will be difficult, a very complicated turnaround, but I believe we are prepared for what awaits us."
"Eric Garcia's own-goal put Atletico ahead in the seventh minute before Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez all found a way past Joan Garcia. It got even worse for Eric Garcia, who was sent off five minutes from time, becoming the first Barcelona player to score an own-goal and receive a red card in the same match in any competition since at least 2004-05."
Barcelona suffered a devastating 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, conceding all four goals in the first half. Eric Garcia scored an own-goal in the seventh minute, followed by goals from Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez. Garcia was subsequently sent off, becoming the first Barcelona player since 2004-05 to score an own-goal and receive a red card in the same match. Despite the dire circumstances, captain Raphinha remains confident Barcelona can mount an improbable comeback. Barcelona will face Villarreal before the second leg, hoping to maintain their league position and build momentum for the crucial Atletico match.
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