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The headlines of ‘Mundo Deportivo’ and ‘Sport’ after Barcelona’s victory in the cup (Reuters)
“At its peak”, read the headline of the ‘Mundo Deportivo’ this morning (Friday) after Barcelona’s easy 0:5 win over Ceuta yesterday in the Round of 16 of the King’s Cup. Rafinha, Robert Lewandowski with a pair, Enso Fati and Franck Casilla, who also scored twice, gave the Blaugrana a ticket to the next stage and it seems that Xavi’s team is reaching the second part of the season in peak form, especially after winning the Super Cup. “The mission was accomplished, with a bang,” concluded the headline in the Catalan ‘Sport’.
Barcelona continue to discuss the transfer window all the time. Although he excelled yesterday, it seems that Cassia is on his way out and in Spain they confirmed that Xavi will release the midfielder from the Ivory Coast if a replacement is found, with the hottest name being of course Marcelo Brozovic from Inter. In addition, Radio Catalunya claimed yesterday that, despite all the rumors, Martin Zubimendi is the main candidate for the future to occupy the position of the back midfielder, with Dani Farojo being an alternative, but only in the event that Sergio Busquets leaves.
“I liked the attitude of the players, they were good, aggressive,” concluded Xavi and also commented on Anso Fati: “We agreed that he would play half an hour, because he would start on Sunday (against Getafe at 19:30, live on ONE) . This is the rape we all want to see again.” The coach also referred to the departure of Memphis Depay and said: “It won’t be a tragedy if no one comes, but if we can strengthen ourselves, even better. Memphis asked to leave, that’s all I know.”
