FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is grappling with a significant defensive crisis following the hamstring injuries sustained by key defenders Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde during Tuesday's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid. The double blow, which occurred despite a 3-0 victory that saw Barcelona eliminated 4-3 on aggregate, leaves Flick without two crucial players for a pivotal period of the season, including upcoming La Liga fixtures and both legs of the Champions League Round of 16 tie against Newcastle United.
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