FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been forced to rethink his defensive plans after losing two key players to injury during the club's dramatic Copa del Rey semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid.
Real Sociedad will face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after securing a tense 1-0 Basque derby victory over Athletic Club at the Reale Arena, completing a 2-0 aggregate triumph.
Barcelona were eliminated from the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage despite winning the second leg at Camp Nou, as Atletico Madrid progressed with a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has made it clear his players must believe in themselves and "make the impossible possible" as they prepared to face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi‑final on Tuesday night.
Barcelona were the biggest winner in Saturday's exciting La Liga action in a day where no fixture ended goalless with crucial points collected at both ends of the league table.
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Martin has insisted his side still believe they can produce a dramatic comeback against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in the Copa del Rey semi-final.