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The Copa del Rey has already suffered several upsets this season, with fourth-tier Pontevedra eliminating first Villarreal and then last year’s finalists RCD Mallorca in successive rounds. They will undoubtedly hope to have the opportunity to host Real Madrid or Barcelona in Galicia.
🚨 According to reports, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic de Bilbao and Sevilla are the three clubs that oppose the registration of Dani Olmo.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, supports Barcelona and sees it as its partner in the European Super League. pic.twitter.com/BPRSUv0sHe
— Universo Atlético (@architetturauniverse) January 8, 2025
The only condition in the draw for the round of 16 is that teams from lower divisions face teams from La Liga, with six of them in the draw. Pontevedra is joined by third division Ourense and Segunda teams Almería and Elche, who eliminated Sevilla and Las Palmas in style, respectively.
Once the lower division teams have been drawn, the possibility of a heavyweight clash will then come into play, with the Madrid derby and a Clásico on the table.
The draw as it takes place here:
Pontevedra – Getafe: The giant-killers face a tough battle against Getafe, who have a shorter squad than most teams in the League, but an astute coach in José Bordalás.
Ourense – Valencia: the second Galician minnows draw in Los Che, but also a team in trouble. Carlos Corberán will not want to suffer a cup shock early in his life.
Almería – Leganés: The Andalusians are flying at the moment and will feel that it is a winnable game against Borja Jiménez’s strong team.
Elche v Atletico Madrid – Los Colchoneros get the last Second side out of the hat. Eder Sarabia masterminded a thumping of Las Palmas last time out though.
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo – This has given us an exciting clash at Balaídos earlier this season, and a fun Celta team led by Claudio Giraldez will travel with nothing to lose with Real Madrid returning from the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona vs Real Betis – A 2-2 draw between the two at the end of last year suggests this will be a close encounter, although the Blaugrana will be happy to avoid another trip upon their return from Saudi Arabia.
Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano – El Rayo beat La Real at Anoeta earlier this season, and Íñigo Pérez’s side have started to find some form. However, the visit of Real Sociedad is a difficult trip for anyone.
Athletic Club – CA Osasuna – A Basque derby to finish, Athletic only beat Logroñés on penalties in the last round. Osasuna also eliminated Athletic two seasons ago, but the Lions are the current champions.
Barcelona has offered Real Betis the possibility of signing Ansu Fati on loan and the Green and Whites see it favorably. @alexmerida11
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 8, 2025
The qualifiers will take place next week, on January 14, 15 and 16. Meanwhile, the quarter-finals will begin on February 5, with the first leg of the semi-finals in the last week of February and the second leg in the first week of April. This year’s final will be in La Cartuja on April 26.
