Koeman still optimistic of cup success despite first leg defeat
The Dutch coach spoke after his side fell 2-0 away in Seville in the Spanish Cup and feels his side can turn the tie around in March's second leg at Camp Nou.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman does not believe Sevilla's 2-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg win over the Blaugrana was a fair reflection of the match, while he also questioned the officials.
Jules Kounde opened the scoring in the first half with a fine individual effort, before former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic wrapped up a potentially significant win in the latter stages.
Lionel Messi did go close several times for the visitors, with Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou keeping him at bay as he made four saves in total – the Moroccan has saved all 18 shots on target he has had to face in this season's Copa.
The two teams renew hostilities at Camp Nou on March 3 for the second half, though Barça have only progressed past Sevilla once in the Copa when losing the first leg to the Andalusians.
Barca shaded the possession (53.6 per cent) and their 13 shots were two more than the hosts, with Koeman left convinced his side had been hard done by.
"It is a result with too much reward for them," Koeman said. "We have seen a Barça playing well, creating a very clear chances.