BARCELONA TO FACE BARBSTRO IN THE COPA DEL REY
Barcelona will face UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey round of 32, a repeat fixture from last season’s competition. The match will be played as a single-leg tie away from home, likely on January 3, 4, or 5, although the exact date has not been confirmed.
BARBSTRO’S IMPRESSIVE RUN
Barbastro, currently tenth in the Segunda Federación, has had an impressive run in the cup, beating Ponferradina and Almería in the previous rounds. The team from Aragon has shown great determination and spirit, and they will be looking to cause an upset against the Catalan giants.
LAST SEASON’S ENCOUNTER
This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with Barbastro captain Javito eager for revenge after their narrow 3-2 defeat to Barcelona last season. The Catalan heavyweights will need to be on their guard, as Barbastro will be looking to turn the tables this time around.
MATCH DETAILS
Here are some key details about the matchup:
- Opponent: UD Barbastro
- Location: Municipal de Deportes de Barbastro
- Date: January 3, 4, or 5 (TBC)
- Format: Single-leg tie, away from home
BARCELONA’S PREPARATIONS
Barcelona will be looking to continue their good form in the Copa del Rey, having won the competition a record 31 times. The team will be eager to bounce back from their recent La Liga defeat to Real Madrid, and a win against Barbastro would be a welcome boost.
MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández, has spoken about the importance of the Copa del Rey, saying: “The Copa del Rey is a very important competition for us, and we will be taking it very seriously. We know that Barbastro will be a tough opponent, but we are confident in our abilities and are looking forward to the challenge.”
CONCLUSION
The matchup between Barcelona and Barbastro promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to progress to the next round of the Copa del Rey. With Barbastro’s impressive run in the competition and Barcelona’s determination to win, this match is not to be missed.
