Five talking points from Ceuta 0-5 Barcelona
The Catalans are in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey
Barcelona negotiate tricky test
Barcelona made hard work of Intercity last time out in the Copa del Rey and were taken to extra-time before prevailing but saw off Ceuta without too many problems.
A trip south that involved a plane and three helicopters saw Xavi manage to rest his key men, offer his squad players some game time and come out with a comfortable win.
Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie and Ansu Fati supplied the goals, while there was another clean sheet from a much-changed backline.
🤩 Ángel Alarcón ha debutat amb el primer equip
— FC Barcelona – Masia (@FCBmasia) January 19, 2023
😍 Debut de Ángel Alarcón con el primer equipo en la victoria 🆚 Ceuta de octavos de final de la Copa del Rey (0-5)
👏 Enhorabona!
👏 ¡Felicidades!
💙 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eHl6eXbwX1
There was also the opportunity to hand Angel Alarcon his debut. With Memphis gone and finances tight it may not be the last time we see him this season. Xavi clearly seems to be a fan of the youngster but has already said he wants a replacement for Memphis.
It wasn’t the most exciting performance of the season but Barca got the job done, avoided a potential banana skin and can now look forward to a place in the quarter-finals.
