FC Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after a composed 2-1 victory over Albacete Balompié at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte, extending their red-hot run to 16 wins from their last 17 matches in all competitions.
For Tanzanian football fans, this was another reminder of why Barcelona remains one of the most reliable and entertaining teams to follow – for football lovers and smart bettors alike.
First Half: Total Barcelona Control
Fresh from eliminating Real Madrid, Albacete entered the match full of belief. However, that confidence faded quickly as Barcelona dominated possession from the opening whistle.
Marcus Rashford nearly opened the scoring twice in the first ten minutes, while the visitors enjoyed over 70% possession early on. Albacete were forced into a deep defensive shape, turning the match into a classic attack vs defence scenario.
The breakthrough finally arrived just before half-time. A quick switch of play from Frenkie de Jong found Lamine Yamal, who smashed a stunning first-time left-footed shot into the net – his 14th goal of the season.
Barcelona went into the break deservedly ahead.
Second Half: Araujo Seals It
Barça continued pressing after the restart. Dani Olmo missed a golden chance, but the pressure soon told.
On his return to the starting XI, Ronald Araújo rose highest from a corner and powered home a header to make it 2-0, effectively killing off the tie.
Albacete tried to respond. Substitute Jefté Betancor nearly pulled one back, then had a goal ruled out for offside as the home side pushed harder.
Their efforts finally paid off when Javi Moreno scored a brilliant diving header late on to make it 2-1, setting up a tense finale.
Late Drama, But Barcelona Hold Firm
The closing minutes were frantic. Ferran Torres had a goal disallowed for offside, while Albacete came within inches of an equaliser after a goal-line clearance.
Despite the pressure, Barcelona stayed calm and saw out the win, extending their head-to-head winning streak over Albacete to seven games – a run that stretches back to 1995.
What This Means for Tanzanian Fans
For Tanzanian football fans and bettors, Barcelona’s form makes it one of the safest picks in Europe right now. With their mix of young stars like Yamal and experienced leaders like Araújo and De Jong, Barça look like serious contenders for silverware this season.
Whether it’s Copa del Rey, La Liga, or Champions League, Barcelona matches remain high-value fixtures for betting markets.
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Final Verdict
Barcelona didn’t need to be spectacular – just professional. With total control, brilliant finishing, and strong game management, they proved once again why they are among Europe’s most dependable teams.
For fans and bettors alike, one thing is clear:
Never underestimate Barcelona – especially in knockout football.
