Copa Del Ray: Athletic Club knocks Barcelona out to reach semis
It was another disappointment for Barcelona, as the club was expecting to go to the Copa del Rey semifinals for the second straight season.
It was another disappointment for Barcelona, as the club was expecting to go to the Copa del Rey semifinals for the second straight season.
FC Barcelona opened a 15-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night with a 4-0 win away to Elche.
Former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski then had a great chance to break the deadlock, but the unmarked Pole pulled over the target with 18 minutes gone.
Vinicius Jr. attempted to lead Madrid without Benzema, but Mallorca remained steadfast until the Brazilian scored with a left-foot shot in the 72nd minute
Silva stepped up but couldn't beat goalkeeper Juan Musso, who blocked the penalty and Willi Orban's rebound from very close range in quick succession with 56 minutes gone.
Some have questioned the need of the motion given that the club will hold elections for a new president in March 2021 in which Bartomeu will not be able to stand.
Lionel Messi scored his first in the 45th minute after turning on the edge of the penalty area and shooting in off the base of the far post. His second came in the 50th minute.
On September 4, the striker Lionel Messipublished a video message confirming that he would remain at the club for the 2020-21 season.
Rumours were afloat about Lionel Messi growing disparity with Barcelona management – especially with club president Josep Bartomeu – for a long time.
However, Lionel Messi was very critical of Bartomeu, accusing him of "not keeping his word" and also criticising the direction of the club in recent years.