Barcelona secured a spot in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after a challenging 2-1 victory over Albacete, a second-tier team known for their surprising win against Real Madrid in the previous round. According to 'The Nation Sports', Barcelona became the first team to reach the semi-finals, overcoming Albacete's late surge. The match saw goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo, with Yamal scoring just before halftime and Araujo adding another early in the second half, marking his return from a month-long mental health break, as reported by 'Tribune Latest'. Despite Barcelona's dominance, Albacete's Javi Moreno scored in the 87th minute, creating a tense finish.