{"id":9790,"date":"2025-12-17T10:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=9790"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:29:12","slug":"barcelona-hold-their-nerve-to-beat-guadalajara-2-0-and-progress-in-copa-del-rey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/barcelona-hold-their-nerve-to-beat-guadalajara-2-0-and-progress-in-copa-del-rey\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Hold Their Nerve to Beat Guadalajara 2\u20130 and Progress in Copa del Rey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Barcelona safely navigated a tricky Copa del Rey<\/strong> tie after edging past Guadalajara with a 2\u20130 victory<\/strong>, surviving a late scare to book their place in the next round. Despite sustained pressure from the hosts, Bar\u00e7a\u2019s quality and composure proved decisive when it mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals from Andreas Christensen<\/strong> and Marcus Rashford<\/strong> sealed the win on a tense night that tested the Blaugrana\u2019s resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Match Summary: Guadalajara 0\u20132 Barcelona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The match was far from straightforward for Barcelona. Guadalajara played with intensity and belief, pushing Bar\u00e7a into long spells of defending and unsettling their rhythm, particularly in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, patience paid off in the 76th minute<\/strong> when Andreas Christensen<\/strong> broke the deadlock. The Danish defender rose well to finish after a clever delivery, giving Barcelona the breakthrough they had been searching for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Guadalajara pushed forward in search of an equaliser, spaces began to open up. Barcelona capitalised late on, with Marcus Rashford<\/strong> striking in the 89th minute<\/strong> to put the result beyond doubt and calm any lingering nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Midfield Control and Creative Spark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the goals came late, Barcelona\u2019s creativity was evident throughout the contest. Lamine Yamal<\/strong> once again showcased his maturity and vision, providing a key assist and constantly troubling the defence with his movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frenkie de Jong<\/strong> was equally influential, dictating play from midfield and supplying another assist with a perfectly weighted pass that unlocked Guadalajara\u2019s back line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their contributions ensured Bar\u00e7a maintained control even during difficult periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ter Stegen Returns Between the Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A major boost for Barcelona was the return of Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen<\/strong>, who made his first start since May<\/strong>. The German goalkeeper looked composed and assured, producing key interventions that helped preserve the clean sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His presence added calmness at the back and will be a welcome sight for Bar\u00e7a fans as the season progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What the Result Means for Barcelona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This victory keeps Barcelona\u2019s Copa del Rey<\/strong> ambitions alive and highlights their ability to grind out results away from home. While there are areas to refine, winning under pressure is a hallmark of strong cup teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With young talents like Yamal stepping up, experienced leaders delivering, and key players returning from injury, Barcelona will head into the next round with growing confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guadalajara pushed Barcelona to the limit, but the Blaugrana showed resilience, depth, and quality to see the game through. Goals from Christensen and Rashford, combined with standout assists and Ter Stegen\u2019s return, ensured Barcelona avoided an upset and marched on in the Copa del Rey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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