MADRID: Record 31-time Copa del Rey winners Barcelona were drawn at home against Real Betis in the last 16 on Wednesday.

Holders Athletic Bilbao welcome Osasuna while Spanish champions Real Madrid host Celta Vigo.

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid visit second-division Elche, while fourth-tier Pontevedra, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, host La Liga team Getafe. Valencia also confirmed the pre-quarterfinal spot after they defeated second-tier side CD Eldenese 2-0 on Tuesday.

The matches will take place between January 14-16.

Full draw: Pontevedra v Getafe, Ourense v Valencia, Almeria v Leganes, Elche v Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid v Celta Vigo, Barcelona v Real Betis, Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna.

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2025