Barcelona Edge Albacete to Reach Copa del Rey Semi-Finals!!!

 Barcelona sealed their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Albacete. The breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Lamine Yamal showcased his composure to slot home the opener after a flowing team move. Shortly after, Ronald Araújo doubled the advantage with a towering header, giving Barça control of the tie. Albacete refused to go quietly, pulling one back late in the second half to set up a tense finish, but Barcelona’s defense held firm to protect their lead. The victory highlighted Yamal’s growing influence as a rising star and Araújo’s leadership at the back, combining youthful flair with defensive resilience to push the Catalans into the semi-finals.