Barcelona is ready to receive Sports Club In the quarter-finals of the Spanish King’s Cup after the draw that took place on Friday Atletico Madrid He will face Sevilla.
Barcelona came from behind to defeat third-tier Unionestas de Salamanca 3-1 on Thursday, securing their place in the last eight of the competition.
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Despite the unconvincing performance, Xavi’s team recovered from Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, which increased the pressure on the coach.
23-time Copa Cup winners Athletic, coached by former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde, beat Alaves 2-0 to qualify.
Only Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey more times than Athletic, clinching the title for the 31st time in 2021 with a 4-0 win over their rival in the quarter-finals.
Atletico beat Spanish Copa del Rey holders Real Madrid with a 4-2 extra-time win at the Estadio Metropolitano on Thursday. Rojiblancos He will play again at home when he faces Sevilla.
Sevilla, accustomed to competing for European places, is struggling in La Liga this season in 17th place and has already been eliminated from continental competitions.
Surprisingly, Girona, the leaders of the Spanish League, plays away to Mallorca, a team that has not conceded a single goal so far in the Copa Cup this season.
Celta Vigo, who has qualified for the final three times and is seeking its first Copa title, will host Real Sociedad.
The quarter-final matches will be held in single-match format on January 23, 24 and 25.
2023-24 King’s Cup quarter-final draw
Athletic Club vs Barcelona
Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad
Mallorca vs Girona
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla
