During the 1942–43 season Nogués led Barça to third in La Liga and to the Copa del Generalísimo semi-final. In the semi-final they were drawn against Real Madrid and after winning the first-leg 3–0 at Les Corts they were controversially beaten 11–1 at the Charmartín.
Nogués directed Barça to a third-place standing in La Liga during the 1942–43 campaign, and also guided them through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Generalísimo. In the semi-finals, they faced Real Madrid and initially secured a 3-0 advantage at home but ultimately suffered a 11-1 defeat away.