Thu Feb 06 23:41:21 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Cruises to Copa del Rey Semifinals with 5-0 Rout of Valencia
**Valencia, Spain** – Barcelona demolished Valencia 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Thursday, securing a dominant victory fueled by a stunning hat-trick from Ferran Torres. Torres’s three goals, scored within a 30-minute span, effectively sealed the match in the first half. His first was a composed finish after exploiting the offside trap, followed by a tap-in after a shot by Lamine Yamal hit the post. His hat-trick was completed with a precise strike into the bottom corner.
Fermin Lopez added another goal for Barcelona before halftime, showcasing the team’s clinical attacking prowess. Yamal, who had a less impactful first half, added a deflected goal in the second to complete the scoring.
The victory continues Barcelona’s strong form, following their recent league win over Valencia at the same stadium. The ease with which Barcelona breached Valencia’s defense throughout the match will be a major concern for Valencia manager Carlos Corberan, whose team is struggling near the bottom of La Liga.
Barcelona’s progression to the semifinals means they will face one of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, or Real Sociedad, who have already secured their spots in the final four. This is Barcelona’s first Copa del Rey semifinal appearance since being eliminated by Real Madrid in the 2022-2023 season. Their last Copa del Rey win came in 2020-21.
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