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Copa del Rey: Barcelona’s best comebacks: when the Culs came back to life

Barcelona had an impressive performance by the hand of Messi and the good functioning proposed by Ronald Koeman, by defeating 3-2 on aggregate in the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Sevilla.

Dembel, Piqu and Braithwaite were in charge in more than 90 minutes to turn a game that in the first leg, the red-and-white squad had imposed a result that seemed difficult to reverse. But we must remember that the game does not end until the referee whistles the end, and the second goal at 94 ‘to tie the aggregate is proof of this.

Barcelona celebrating a goal against Sevilla.Reuters

What is the last comeback of FC Barcelona?

Sample of the immense ability to rise before an adverse score of this team was that of March 8, 2017 against Paris Saint Germain in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. That series was pica, since the culs found themselves with a devastating Parisian team that beat them 4-0 in the French capital, and nevertheless, in the return he will score a goal for them as a visitor, for which he will have to win with six goals.

Until minute 85 ‘they had only achieved half of the harvest necessary to go to the next round, but it was thanks Neymar with two goals, Sergi Roberto and an added time of five minutes that managed to mark a heroic fact in the history of the club, the tournament and the feelings of its fans.

Barcelona vs Sevilla, semi-final back of the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona vs Sevilla, semi-final back of the Copa del Rey.Reuters

The best comebacks of Barcelona in the knockout rounds: when, where and against whom were they?

Historically, the Catalan team has presented its greatest comebacks in the Champions League, previously called the European Champions Cup. For example, in 2012, against Milan, they reversed a 2-0 they had suffered in Italy to respond with goals from Messi, David Villa and Jordi Alba and thus go to the quarterfinals.

In the same competition but from the year 2000, against Chelsea, they got their place in the semifinals, beating “the blues” until overtime with a score of 6-4.

Also, in 1994 within the Champions League, the legendary ‘Dream Team’ led by Johan Cruyff achieved a dramatic pass, which included figures such as Zubizarreta, Guardiola, Romario and even the current technician, Koeman. That game in which they beat Dinamo Kiev 4-1 for an aggregate score of 5-4 marc for many to define the style of play of a great team of little time.

Although it is not the only tournament that has witnessed the power of the Blaugranas. Within the current Copa del Rey, in the previous phase, it was not an easy task for the Catalan team to defeat Granada. They even reached overtime again and Frenkie de Jong and Jordi Alba finished 3-5 to reach this semifinal.

Celebration

Celebration of a goal by Bara against Sevilla.Reuters

When and where is the Copa del Rey Final 2020-2021?

In the absence of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between Levante and Athletic Bilbao (1-1 aggregate), and the final of last year’s edition between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad (April 4th), the final of this tournament will be played on April 17. Both matches will be at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville.

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