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Ernesto Valverde Denies Fielding Ineligible Player as Barcelona Progress to Cup Quarters

Ernesto Valverde refuted claims that Barcelona broke RFEF rules by fielding an ineligible player, after watching his side progress to the last eight of the Copa del Rey.

Having trailed in the first leg 2-1, the Blaugrana eased through to the next round with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi.

However, the tie has down shrouded in controversy amid claims that Barcelona B player Juan Brandariz, commonly known as Chumi, should have been suspended for the first tie.

ud83cudfc6 THERE'S THE WHISTLE! Barça easily dispatch Levante and qualify for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals!