The fact that Barcelona had planned a period of rest just after the Copa del Rey final suggests that the trophy might have had little importance to the Catalan side.
Barça would not have celebrated the title in case of victory and for that reason perhaps the defeat doesn't mean much either. Maybe that's what happens when you're so used to winning the Cup.
However, the defeat, coupled with the dramatic elimination from the Champions League, has left doubts circling around the squad. 'AS' confirms that Valverde's future is not safe despite Bartomeu showing support for him.
"Valverde's situation is more in the air than ever," confirms the aforementioned media source.
This suggestion makes sense knowing that the bulk of the Barcelona squad went on holiday without knowing when to return to train. While there are several players who will return, although without knowing when, the Copa America gets underway soon and some players have been chosen to represent their countries.
It is reported that nobody in the squad has been notified as to when training will resume, nor even the medical testing that takes place beforehand.
With all that in mind, the Barcelona squad will welcome a break after a less than impressive season by their standards.