On March 19, 2025, FC Barcelona suffered a significant 5-0 defeat to RCD Espanyol in the semifinals of the Copa Catalunya. Espanyol’s Víctor Mingo delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick that contributed to their dominant victory
The match saw Espanyol, featuring a mix of reserve and youth players, display superior cohesion and strategy. In contrast, Barcelona fielded a young and less coordinated team, as 13 of their first-team players were away on international duty.
This loss underscores the challenges Barcelona faced due to the unavailability of key players during the international break. Despite their efforts to reschedule the match, the fixture proceeded as planned, leading to a tough outing for the young squad.
Espanyol now advances to the final of the Copa Catalunya, where they will face the winner of the match between Andorra and Girona.
Espanyol’s Triumph Over Barcelona in Copa Catalunya Semifinal
