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Watch: Pedri reminds Barcelona fans after Copa defeat 'remember Granada'

Barcelona players insist their Copa del Rey semifinal remains alive despite defeat at Sevilla last night.

Jules Koundé opened the scoring for the hosts in the first-half, and despite consistent Barça pressure throughout the match, Ivan Rakitic extended Sevilla's lead late on.

Pedri and Frenkie de Jong spoke after the defeat and insist fans shouldn't give up - reminding them of Barca's superb victory in the previous round at Granada. The second-leg will be held next week.

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