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Barcelona cruised past Umar Sadiq's Valencia to seal a Copa del Rey semifinal spot
Despite starting the crucial Copa del Rey quarterfinal tie against Barcelona, Valencia's Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq was unable to influence the game as Los Che were embarrassed at home by the Blaugrana.
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With a chance to play in the Copa del Rey semifinal on the line, Valencia could not hold a candle to Barcelona as the Catalan side completed a 5-0 rout of the home side.
Sadiq on the losing side as Barcelona cruise
Super Eagles striker Sadiq played 71 minutes in Valencia's embarrassing home defeat but was unable to register a shot on goal throughout, completing only 10 passes while being caught offside three times and leaving the pitch with only a yellow card to his name.
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Meanwhile, his contemporary on the other side, Ferran Torres, was on fire against his former side, netting a first-half hat-trick to silence Valencia fans.
In addition to Ferran Torres' three goals, youngsters Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal also found the back of the net for Barcelona in a commanding display against Valencia.
The win puts Barcelona into the semifinal of the Copa del Rey as they aim to wear the crown for the first time since the 2020/21 season.
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