Mixed luck for the two greats of Spanish football. Barcelona y Real Madrid they will face Ceuta y Villarreal respectively in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, which will be played on January 17, 18 and 19 in a single match. While the Catalans were paired with the only surviving team from the First RFEF (third category of Spanish football), Ceuta, the whites will face Setién’s Villarreal, who have already overcome the pothole after Emery’s departure, show a state of excellent form, five consecutive victories in the League.
Neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid, in the round of 32, showed their most reliable face. Xavi’s men sweated ink to knock down Intercity, who took advantage of the defensive fragility of the Catalans to take the tie to extra time. It was Ansu Fati who put the final 3-4, a result that, despite giving Barça the classification, has generated some doubt in the board about Xavi’s project. Madrid, against Cacereño, more of the same. The whites had a hard time taming the game against Extremadura and only a great goal from Rodrygo unblocked the score (0-1).
The Atletico Madridlike Barça, also enjoyed some fortune, as they will visit the Ciutat de Valencia to face the Levantea team used to playing in the First Division that nevertheless suffered relegation last season. Valencia y Sevilla will be the rivals of Sporting y Alaves respectively, the other two Second Division teams that have reached the round of 16.
The reigning champion, the Betisyou will see them with the health and will have the advantage of being local. The Real society will host the Mallorca and the draw was closed by the duel between Athletic de Bilbao y Espanyol, which will be held in San Mamés. The die is cast and only eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals of the most unpredictable competition in Spanish football.
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