The draw for the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey has taken place, and the main contenders - Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and other teams - have now determined their opponents. Now, fans are waiting for exciting and unexpected matches from January 13th to 15th.
According to the draw, the Catalans will face Racing away. In the cup, such matches always take place in a special mood: one goal can change the whole season. Therefore, for Barcelona, this time might not be an easy move, but rather a serious test.
Real Madrid, in turn, will play away against Albacete. Although the favorite appears clear on paper, in the Cup it's not the name - it's on the field that matters. Especially in away games, the motivation of the "small team" is sometimes twice as strong.
Atletico Madrid will face Deportivo for a place in the quarter-finals. The Mattress Players' unique style - fighting, pressure, and tight discipline - is perfectly suited for Cup matches. However, the opponent is also "awake," as such games are the most favorable chance to make history.
As a result of the draw, the remaining pairs also looked as follows:
- "Leonesa" - "Athletic Bilbao"
- "Burgos" - "Valencia"
- Betis - Elche
- Alaves - Rayo Vallecano
- Osasuna - Real Sociedad
In short, the Spanish Cup is once again entering its classic "surprise time." Grands have to play based on character and order, not on their names. For fans, the only thing left is to mark January 13-15 in red on the calendar: the nights will be long, and the games will be very interesting.
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