FC Barcelona opens in Copa Del Rey with a goalless draw

Right approach
CF Villanovense was very well organized throughout the game. Retreated at the back and ready to get a counterattack to give them the victory was its scheme throughout the whole match. Javi Sanchez and Cubi led a defense that left very few gaps to FC Barcelona and managed to keep a clean sheet in the first 90 minutes of qualifying.

Gumbau
Was erected in the midfielder that gave meaning to all attacks of the Catalans. In the first minutes, he could not play much due to the pressure of the team led by Julio Cobos, and had some trouble to receive the ball, but it was not the case in the second half, in which he assumed control of the match and took the command of his team.

Casi
He was very willing throughout the match. Marc Bartra and Vermaelen had to be very attentive to the speed of the Villanovense CF striker, who came close to putting the first goal of the night on several occasions.

Sandro
The Canary striker took greater responsibility against the team from Extremadura and that was translated into danger and chances. His speed and ability to move in the position to which he has become accustomed, as center forward, made him become the player that brought more danger to the goal of Fuentes.

The physical aspect
As the minutes passed by, Villanovense was losing ground in favor of a Barcelona that was superior in physical aspect. The Catalan side was the more determined to get the goal and its first victory in Copa del Rey 2015/16, and although it failed, takes a draw to Barcelona, stage of the second leg of this Cup round.