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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Barbastro
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COMPETITION :
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Copa del Rey
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| DATE: |
08-01-2024
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stadium
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Predicted Line-Up
Barbastro possible starting lineup:
Fabrega; Val, Mingotes, Jaime, Carbonell; Javito, Rausell, I Garcia; Bautista, De Mesa, Gonpi
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Pena; Fort, Christensen, Kounde, Balde; F Lopez, Romeu, Roberto; Yamal, Roque, Felix
IBarbastro Set to Challenge Barcelona in Copa del Rey Round of 32
In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Barbastro is gearing up to face football giants Barcelona in the Copa del Rey round of 32 at the Gminny Stadion Sportowy on Sunday.
Barbastro, currently competing in the fourth tier of Spanish football, secured their spot in the round of 32 with a noteworthy 1-0 triumph over Almeria last month, courtesy of Franc Carbonell Tarifa's first-half strike. Their journey in the cup began with a 1-0 home victory against Ponferradina in the first round, with Adrià de Mesa Garrido finding the net in the 44th minute.
Barcelona, on the other hand, secured direct entry into the round of 32 after participating in the Supercopa de Espana. They kicked off 2024 with a stellar 2-1 comeback win over Las Palmas in La Liga, with Ferran Torres and İlkay Gündoğan contributing crucial goals.
The head-to-head history between the two teams is uncharted territory, with the hosts having faced Barcelona's reserve side in the past. Barbastro is currently enjoying an upswing in form, being unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions, clinching four victories and keeping clean sheets in each.
Barbastro's home ground advantage is highlighted by their unbeaten streak of seven home games, maintaining six clean sheets in the process. Meanwhile, Barcelona has shown a mixed record away from home, with just one win in their last five away games in all competitions.
Despite Barcelona's superior squad quality and their impressive track record in the Copa del Rey, the hosts cannot be underestimated. Barbastro's recent strong form and home support, with a sold-out crowd behind them, make them a formidable opponent.
Key players, such as Adrià de Mesa, who once emerged from Barca's youth setup, will be eager to make an impact against their illustrious opponents. Barcelona, led by Xavi, will be missing key players like Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Pedri, Marcos Alonso, and the injured João Cancelo.
While Barcelona might be considered favorites due to their squad quality and past success in the competition, Barbastro's recent form and home advantage could pose challenges. In what is expected to be a closely contested match, Barcelona may secure a narrow victory, but Barbastro's resilience could make it an intriguing battle on the field.