The Copa del Rey final is calling for the four remaining teams in contention.

The first 45 minutes of Thursday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg defeat at Atletico Madrid was one of the worst Barcelona performances under Hansi Flick.

“In the second half, we improved, we were more aggressive, we won more duels, and even had the chance to score. I don’t know if with the VAR, but there’s no excuses.”