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Barcelona’s attainable opponents within the Copa del Rey Spherical of 32 as draw nears

Barcelona’s attainable opponents within the Copa del Rey Spherical of 32 as draw nears

Copa del Rey’s second spherical matches are set to conclude on Thursday, paving the best way for the spherical of 32 draw. 

This stage marks the entry level for FC Barcelona, together with different Supercopa de Espana members, together with Actual Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, and Mallorca. 

This implies the draw, scheduled for Monday, will reveal the Catalan facet’s opponent on this subsequent section.

Main upsets in Copa del Rey already

Barcelona is about to face a crew from both the Segunda RFEF or Primera RFEF, much like the opposite Supercopa groups. 

Thus far, Barbastro, Pontevedra, and Logrones from the Segunda RFEF have secured their spots within the spherical of 32, alongside Ourense from the Primera RFEF. 

Nonetheless, the remaining ten fixtures, which can be performed on Thursday, may nonetheless produce surprises, including to the match’s unpredictability.

Barcelona will enter Copa del Rey in Spherical of 32. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)

The second spherical has already delivered some notable upsets. Barbastro prompted a significant shock by defeating Espanyol 2-0. Pontevedra managed to edge Villarreal with a slim victory on the Municipal de Pasaron. 

In the meantime, Logrones superior in dramatic vogue by successful a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in opposition to Girona. Ourense additionally secured their spot with a hard-fought win over Deportivo, a crew just lately promoted to La Liga 2.

Barcelona conscious of the competitors

As Barcelona prepares to hitch the competitors, they may must be cautious of lower-league groups which have already demonstrated their skill to compete in opposition to stronger opposition. 

The likes of Barbastro and Pontevedra have confirmed that dedication and tactical self-discipline could make a major distinction, particularly in a knockout match.

With the match heating up and potential surprises nonetheless on the playing cards, all eyes can be on Monday’s draw to see who Barcelona and the opposite Supercopa sides will face within the spherical of 32. 

Supply: Mundo Deportivo

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