Barcelona thumps Valencia 5-0, advances to Copa del Rey semifinals

Barcelona secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick within the first half hour. The win marks Barcelona's 61st appearance in the semi-finals, where they have historically been successful, winning the competition 31 times. Alongside Torres, Fermín López and Lamine Yamal also contributed to the scoreline, showcasing Barcelona's dominance and attacking prowess. This match follows a previous 7-1 rout of Valencia in La Liga, highlighting the ongoing struggles for the latter, who currently sit 19th in the league. Valencia's attempts to regroup with a new formation failed to bear fruit against a relentless Barcelona side. As a result, Valencia's fans expressed frustration, while Barcelona looks ahead to the semi-finals against potential strong opponents including Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.