The Copa del Rey has reached its thrilling quarter final stage, and the competition is fiercer than ever. With all lower-division sides eliminated, La Liga’s best remain standing, setting the stage for more interesting encounters. As we approach the defining moments of Spain’s most historic domestic cup, each of the remaining eight teams has everything to play for.
The last eight features some of Spanish football’s biggest names, with defending champions Athletic Bilbao already out of the picture. FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid—three of the most successful clubs in Spanish football—have all advanced, reaffirming their hunger for silverware.
While Barça leads the all-time Copa del Rey title count with 31 trophies, Real Madrid (20) and Atlético (10) are eager to close the gap.
Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid, currently in top form, will face Getafe at home in a Madrid derby that could go either way. Meanwhile, Real Madrid heads to Leganés, a fixture Los Blancos will be cautious about, given their history of Copa del Rey upsets.
Barcelona, who last won the tournament in the 2020/21 season, will travel to the Mestalla to face Valencia in what promises to be a high-intensity clash. Despite thrashing Valencia 7-1 in LaLiga last week, they cannot take them for granted.
While Hansi Flick’s men are chasing their second trophy of the season, Valencia will relish the opportunity to take down one of Spain’s biggest giants, and the Blaugrana cannot afford any slip-ups.
Real Sociedad and Osasuna, two teams that have consistently punched above their weight in recent years, will face off in a game that promises excitement. Both teams have an eye on making history, and this could be their moment to shine.
With a spot in the semifinals on the line, expect intense battles, tactical masterclasses, and unforgettable moments. Will the usual suspects dominate, or could we witness an underdog script another fairytale?
One thing is certain: Spanish football fans are in for a spectacle as the race for Copa del Rey glory continues.
Copa del Rey Quarter Finals fixtures, & schedule
- Atlético Madrid vs Getafe – Tuesday, Feb 4 at 20:15 UTC
- Leganés vs Real Madrid – Wednesday, Feb 5 at 19:45 UTC
- Real Sociedad vs Osasuna – Thursday, Feb 6 at 18:15 UTC
- Valencia vs Barcelona – Thursday, Feb 6 at 20:15 UTC
