The Copa del Rey has already seen a number of shocks this season, with fourth tier Pontevedra dismissing first Villarreal after which final 12 months’s finalists RCD Mallorca in successive rounds. They’ll little doubt be hoping for the prospect to welcome Actual Madrid or Barcelona to Galicia.
🚨 In line with studies, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla are the three golf equipment who’re in opposition to the registration of Dani Olmo.
Actual Madrid, alternatively, assist Barcelona and see them as their companions within the European Tremendous League. pic.twitter.com/BPRSUv0sHe
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) January 8, 2025
The one situation on the Spherical of 16 draw is that groups from decrease divisions face La Liga sides, with six of them within the draw. Pontevedra are joined by third-tier Ourense, and Segunda sides Almeria and Elche, who eradicated Sevilla and Las Palmas in model respectively.
As soon as the groups in decrease divisions have been drawn, then the opportunity of a heavyweight conflict will come into play, with the Madrid derby and a Clasico on the desk.
The draw because it takes place right here:
Pontevedra v Getafe – the giant-killers face a troublesome battle in opposition to Getafe, who’ve a shorter squad than most Liga sides, however a wily supervisor in Jose Bordalas.
Ourense v Valencia – the second Galician minnows draw a giant one in Los Che, but additionally a struggling workforce. Carlos Corberan won’t need a cup shock early in his time.
Almeria v Leganes – the Andalusians are flying for the time being, and can really feel this a winnable tie in opposition to Borja Jimenez’s sturdy aspect.
Elche v Atletico Madrid – Los Colchoneros get the final Segunda aspect out the hat. Eder Sarabia masterminded a thumping of Las Palmas final day out although.
Actual Madrid v Celta Vigo – This one has given us an exciting conflict at Balaidos earlier this season, and a enjoyable Celta workforce beneath Claudio Giraldez will journey with nothing to lose with Actual Madrid getting back from the Spanish Supercup.
Barcelona v Actual Betis – A 2-2 draw between the 2 late final 12 months suggests this can be a good encounter, though the Blaugrana can be happy to keep away from one other away journey on their return from Saudi Arabia.
Actual Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano – Rayo beat La Actual at Anoeta earlier this season, and Inigo Perez’s workforce have began to hit some type. Actual Sociedad away is a troublesome journey for anybody although.
Athletic Membership v CA Osasuna – A Basque derby to complete, Athletic solely scraped previous Logrones on penalties within the final spherical. Osasuna additionally eradicated Athletic two seasons in the past, however Los Leones are the reigning champions.
Barcelona have provided Actual Betis the prospect to signal Ansu Fati on mortgage, and Los Verdiblancos see it favorably. @alexmerida11
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 8, 2025
The ties will happen subsequent week, on the 14th, fifteenth and sixteenth of January. In the meantime the quarter-finals will start on the fifth of February, with the semi-final first leg within the last week of February, and the return within the first week of April. The ultimate this 12 months can be at La Cartuja on the twenty sixth of April.