The Metropolitano Stadium witnessed a harsh defeat for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid with a score of 4-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, which clearly angered coach Hans Flick, according to a report by the Spanish newspaper 'Sport'.

The defeat was not only painful because of the score but also due to the refereeing decisions that confused Flick, especially the cancellation of Pau Cubarsi's goal at the beginning of the second half. Flick believes the goal was valid and saw that the intervention of video technology squandered Barcelona's chance to return to the match. The six-minute delay before making the decision added to his frustration, particularly after the team began to show a positive reaction after the break.

The German coach was keen to defend his players in the press conference after the match, expressing his pride in what the team has achieved this season. However, he was strict with them during the break, demanding more focus and seriousness on the field, especially against strong teams like Atletico Madrid.

Additionally, Flick expressed concern about the impact of the club's mid-season presidential elections, seeing any events that could disrupt the team's normal workflow as a source of annoyance for him. However, he later understood the reasons for holding the elections after the club's management provided clarification.

The focus now remains on the upcoming matches, most notably the face-off against Girona, with efforts to correct mistakes and enhance performance, ensuring that any external factors, whether refereeing or organizational, have less impact on the team's journey in various tournaments.