Copa del Rey Round of 16 Draw Reveals Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s Opponents
Introduction to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 Draw
The Favorites Remain
The Copa del Rey Round of 16 draw has set the stage for some exciting matchups as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid are now within five games of the trophy. While the favorites look to continue their journey, two sides hope to pull off shocks and eliminate La Liga opponents.
14 La Liga Teams
Out of the 16 teams involved in the Round of 16 draw, 14 come from La Liga. The remaining two teams, Tenerife and Unionistas, earned their spots by knocking out Las Palmas and Villarreal in dramatic fashion. Now, Tenerife and Unionistas are set to have home advantage against the sides they face in the upcoming games.
Key Matchup: Unionistas de Salamanca vs Barcelona
One of the most anticipated matchups is the meeting between Unionistas de Salamanca and Barcelona. Unionistas, the giant-killers of the competition, will now have the chance to test their mettle against the record-holders of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona. This clash is sure to be an intriguing encounter for all football fans.
