Real Madrid and Barcelona will both face lower-division sides in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, setting up intriguing single-leg ties scheduled for 13–15 January.
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has found a reliable central defensive pairing in Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin.
Joan Garcia has continued his rise at Barcelona with a historic performance against Espanyol on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet while making six crucial saves.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.
Barcelona left it late but were able to secure a 2-0 win over Espanyol at RCDE Stadium in the Catalan derby to increase their lead at the top of LaLiga to seven points.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has delivered a positive update on his recovery from knee surgery and has vowed to return at one hundred percent when he is cleared to play again.