"As has always been the case in early cup fixtures, the lower-rated opposition came out with their everything to frustrate Hansi Flick's side and defended deep to suffocate the rotated Catalan attack. The first half was heavily frustrating, and the second half began following the same haphazard format. Normalcy, however, was slowly restored after substitutions arrived and Andreas Christensen eventually scored the opener with a neat header."
"The Dane earned a rare start on the night, and his performance only raised the question as to why he does not start more often. Christensen was calm, reassured, and safe at the back with no errors or lapses in judgment or concentration. He led the defence with poise while also maintaining a healthy distribution. Scored the team's opening goal with a fine header from a tight angle to put the team ahead late in the game."
Barcelona required a hard-fought 2-0 win over Guadalajara to progress in the Copa del Rey. Lower-rated Guadalajara defended deep and frustrated Barcelona's rotated attack, producing a frustrating first half and a chaotic start to the second. Substitutions shifted momentum and Andreas Christensen scored a late opener with a neat header. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen made a crucial save in the 78th minute while Jofre Torrents registered three defensive actions and eight recoveries in 63 minutes. Marcus Rashford added a second goal as Barcelona held on to secure progression. Player ratings highlighted Christensen's standout display.
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