Barcelona are set to take on Athletic Club inside the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey following Friday’s draw, while Atlético Madrid will face Sevilla.
Barça got here from at the back of to conquer third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca three-1 on Thursday, making sure a place the ultimate 8 of the competition.
Despite an inconclusive performance, Xavi’s side bounced back from Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final which put pressure on the coach
23-time Copa winners Athletic improved with a 2-0 win over Alaves under former Barça coach Ernesto Valverde.
Only Barca have won the Copa more times than Athletic, winning the trophy for the 31st time in 2021 after beating their quarter-final opponents 4-0.
Atletico beat Copa holders Real Madrid 4-2 in extra time at the Metropolitano on Wednesday, while the Rojiblancos are back at home to Sevilla
Often competing in European venues, Sevilla are struggling in 17th place in La Liga this season and have already been knocked out of continental competitions
Ironically the LaLiga leaders play Girona away in Mallorca, a team that is yet to score a goal in the Copa this season.
Three-time champions Celta Vigo host Real Sociedad who are looking for their first Copa title.
The quarter-final ties will be played as single games on January 23, 24 and 25.
Copa del Rey Quarterfinal Draw, 2023–24
- Atlético Madrid vs. Sevilla
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Sociedad
- Athletic Club vs. Barcelona
- Mallorca vs. Girona
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