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[FULL TIME: BARÇA ADVANCE TO THE SEMI-FINALS! 🔵🔴]
​Job done in Albacete! Barcelona secures their spot in the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals after a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte tonight. 🏟️⚽
​The Catalan giants took control early on, with the sensation Lamine Yamal breaking the deadlock in the 39th minute following a brilliant setup by Frenkie de Jong. 💎
​Barça doubled their lead early in the second half when Ronald Araujo powered home a header in the 56th minute, thanks to a pinpoint assist from Marcus Rashford.
​The home side didn't go down without a fight! Javi Moreno managed to pull one back for Albacete in the 87th minute, leading to a nervy finish, but Barcelona held firm to clinch the win. 🔒
​Next stop: The Semi-Finals! Is this the year the trophy returns to Barcelona? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇
​Match Highlights:
​⚽ 39' Lamine Yamal (Assist: F. de Jong)
​⚽ 56' R. Araujo (Assist: M. Rashford)
​⚽ 87' Javi Moreno (Assist: J.C. Lazo)
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🔴 LATE DRAMA AT THE EMIRATES! ARSENAL ARE HEADED TO THE FINAL! ⚪
​LONDON – It doesn't get more dramatic than this! Arsenal have officially punched their ticket to the League Cup Final after a heart-stopping 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the second leg of the semi-finals.
​The match looked destined for a stalemate until the very last second. But in the 97th minute, the stadium erupted! It was the "King Kai" show once again as Kai Havertz found the back of the net against his former club, clinical as ever after a brilliant setup by Declan Rice.
​With this win, the Gunners secure a dominant 4-2 aggregate victory, leaving the Blues stunned at the death. Despite a cagey first half, Mikel Arteta’s men showed nerves of steel to see off their London rivals in front of a packed house of 59,452 fans.
​Match Facts at a Glance:
​⚽ Final Score: Arsenal 1 - 0 Chelsea (Agg 4-2)
​🎯 Goalscorer: Kai Havertz (90'+7)
​🅰️ Assist: Declan Rice
​🏟️ Venue: Emirates Stadium
​The North Londoners are marching on! Is this the year Arsenal lifts the trophy? 🏆
​Arsenal fans, how are we feeling after that late winner? Chelsea fans, where did it go wrong? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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