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Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing - Hansi Flick

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Barcelona coach Hans-Dieter Flick reacts during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi final first vs Club Atletico de Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on February 12, 2026. (Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players did not work as a team and were taught a lesson in the first half of the 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

The holders and La Liga leaders were crushed at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone's side ran riot with four goals before the break.

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