Barcelona started the new year with an expected win in the Copa del Rey. They thrashed fourth division side Barbastro 4-0 to reach the last 16. Robert Lewandowski scored one goal in each half.
In the 21st minute, defender Eric Garcia put the team ahead with a quick header. Frankie de Jong made a long pass at the start. From there, Ronald Aroho headed the ball forward and Garcia did not delay in finding the net. Lewandowski extended the lead with a header from close range 10 minutes later. The Polish striker added another in the second minute of the second half. After that, Pablo Touré scored the fourth goal in the 56th minute after taking advantage of a fatal error by Barbastro goalkeeper Arnau Fabrega.
Barcelona controlled the entire match. 80 percent of the ball was in possession. The gap could have widened if Barbastro had not frustrated Barcelona several times.
After that, Hansi Flick achieved the 100th win in his coaching career. He began the year with a great victory, and he said in response: “This is how we have to start the new year.” We were great in defence. I didn’t give them a chance.
On this day, Wojciech Segnier made his debut with Barcelona. They rested Rafinha on the same day as the Spanish Super Cup semi-final progressed. Furthermore, midfielder Marc Casado and defender Alejandro Balde sat on the bench.