A sense of confidence prevails inside Barcelona's dressing room about the possibility of making up for the first-leg loss against Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey, after the first match at the Metropolitano Stadium ended with a four-goal difference, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo'.

Reasons for optimism within the team:

The coaching staff and players believe they are capable of overturning the result and reaching the final in the second-leg match scheduled for March 3 at Spotify Camp Nou, relying on the team's strength at home, its record of achieving broad victories, and the existence of similar historical precedents.

Since coach Hans Flick's arrival in the summer of 2024, Barcelona has achieved 12 wins with at least a four-goal margin, a result that could force extra time in the second leg, although those victories came against teams less strong than Atletico Madrid, including a 7-0 win against Valladolid, 5-0 against Young Boys, 6-0 against Valencia, and 6-1 against Olympiacos this season.

Technical support and the return of influential players:

Among the most positive factors before the second-leg match is Flick's ability to rely on Pedri, Raphinha, and Rashford. Pedri suffered an injury on January 21 and was expected to be absent for a month, while Raphinha missed the last three matches, and the English player is preparing to return soon.

According to the newspaper, Flick requested scoring two goals in the first half and two in the second half, and the players believe this is possible if they impose the pace from the start. Optimism is also boosted by the team's home record, as they have won all 11 of their league matches, achieving 14 victories out of 15 matches this season at home.

Historical precedents and clear scoring ability:

Some players still remember the historic 6-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, which is considered one of the club's most notable nights. The team also possesses a clear offensive power, having scored 99 goals in 37 matches this season, despite not scoring in the last match, which is a high number, albeit slightly less than last season when the team reached 100 goals in 32 matches.

Between confidence in their own abilities and the anticipated fan support at Camp Nou, Barcelona clings to the hope of a comeback in the semi-final second leg.