Barca, Real Madrid draw 2nd division sides in Copa del Rey last 16
Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 32 second leg football match between Talavera CF and Real Madrid CF at El Prado Municipal Stadium in Talavera de la Reina on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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Holders Barcelona will travel to Racing Santander in the
last 16 of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid will meet Albacete after both
were drawn against second division opposition on Wednesday.
The other teams involved in the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico
Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, also face second-tier opponents.
Tournament rules dictate the Super Cup teams face the lowest
ranked teams remaining, until later in the competition.
Atletico will visit two-time winners Deportivo La Coruna,
while Athletic go to Cultural Leonesa.
The last 16 matches take place next week, between January
13-15.
Deportivo La Coruna v Atletico Madrid, Racing Santander v Barcelona, Cultura Leonesa v Athletic Bilbao, Albacete v Real Madrid, Burgos v Valencia, Betis v Elche, Real Sociedad v Osasuna, Alaves v Rayo Vallecano
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