Barcelona enters a new era

Barcelona just won the Copa del Rey.

The Seville night was ablaze with red and blue as Jules Kounde struck a thunderbolt in the 116th minute to send Barcelona to their 32nd Copa del Rey title. It was more than just a trophy, it was a powerful message to the entire European football world: Hansi Flick's Barcelona is back.

Barcelona spirit

The final at La Cartuja was a footballing feast. Real Madrid looked certain to win with two goals from Mbappe and Tchouameni in the space of seven minutes in the second half. But Barcelona were not a team to be beaten.

Before that, Pedri, with a delicate finish from a pass from Lamine Yamal, opened the scoring. Then Ferran Torres, who had been much criticized, equalized 2-2 thanks to another assist from 17-year-old prodigy Yamal. When the match entered extra time - familiar territory for Real Madrid - it was Barcelona who showed superior character.

"I always believe in my players," Hansi Flick said after the match. "They never give up, even when they are behind. This is the Barcelona spirit we are building."

Hansi Flick helps Barcelona revive their form.

When Hansi Flick was appointed Barcelona manager last summer, there were plenty of doubts. The club was struggling financially, had lost some of its biggest stars, and was facing a Real Madrid side on the rise.

But everyone forgets that this is the coach who won six titles in one year with Bayern Munich. Flick has quietly built a new Barcelona: more pragmatic but still retaining the tiki-taka DNA, stronger in the tackles but still maintaining the beautiful style of play.

The result has been three consecutive wins over Real Madrid this season: 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga, 5-2 in Saudi Arabia in the Spanish Super Cup, and now a dramatic 3-2 win in the Copa del Rey final.

Power from balance

What makes Flick’s Barcelona so fearsome is the perfect balance. On one side you have exciting young talents like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsi, Gavi and Ferran Torres. On the other you have seasoned veterans like Lewandowski – who has scored 40 goals at the age of 36 – Raphinha, Inigo Martínez, Koundé and De Jong.

"We have a great mix of youth and experience," said midfielder Pedri. "The young players bring positive energy, while the experienced ones help us stay calm in important moments."

In particular, Lamine Yamal is gradually asserting himself as a new star of world football. At the age of 17, this player had two decisive assists in the Copa del Rey final and often created moves that made the opposing defense falter.

Dreaming of a historic treble

With the Copa del Rey in the bag, Barcelona are edging closer to a third historic treble. They lead La Liga by four points from Real Madrid and are set to face Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final at the Olímpic Stadium.

"Copa, La Liga and Champions" - the chants of Barcelona fans in Seville - are no longer a distant dream. If achieved, it would be the third treble in the club's history, following the resounding achievements under Pep Guardiola in 2009 and Luis Enrique in 2015.

"We still have two big goals ahead," striker Robert Lewandowski stressed. "But this victory will definitely give us more motivation. Barcelona are coming back strong, and we will fight to the end for the treble ambition."

Barcelona are dreaming of a treble this season.

President Joan Laporta has finally delivered on the "See you again" promise he made in Madrid four and a half years ago. Despite facing a serious financial crisis, the club's president has successfully rebuilt Barcelona with bold but effective decisions.

"This is a special moment for all Barcelona fans," Laporta said after the match. "We have gone through difficult times, but we never lost faith. Barcelona will always come back stronger after every challenge."

The men's Copa del Rey victory is just one part of the club's overall success story. Barcelona Women are set to play in their fifth consecutive Women's Champions League final at Stamford Bridge, while the youth team are set to win their third Youth League title.

"This is not just the success of the men's first team," Laporta stressed. "It is the success of the whole club, from the La Masia academy to the women's team. Barcelona is building a comprehensive and successful football ecosystem."

Despite the joy of winning the Copa del Rey, coach Hansi Flick will be sure to remind his players that the job is not done yet. The Champions League and La Liga, even more important competitions, are still up for grabs for Barcelona.

"We will celebrate tonight, but tomorrow we have to go back to work," Flick insisted. "Inter Milan are a strong opponent, and we need to be 100% focused on the Champions League semi-final."

Millions of Barcelona fans around the world are eagerly awaiting what comes next. With the current squad, attractive style of play, and unyielding fighting spirit, Barcelona are ready for a new era of glory.

Victory in Seville was not just a title, but a declaration: Hansi Flick's Barcelona are ready to dominate European football once again.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-buoc-vao-ky-nguyen-moi-post1549257.html