The draw for the Spanish Cup sends a shock to Barcelona and Atlético Madrid
The round of 16 in the King's Cup this season is witnessing a repetition of the final of the last edition of the tournament, after Barcelona were drawn against Athletic Bilbao.
In addition to Barcelona, Atletico Madrid received a strong shock as they meet Real Sociedad, and this role will also witness the Seville derby.
Barcelona faced Bilbao in April of last year and won a clean four in the final in Seville, where Lionel Messi scored two goals, helping Barcelona achieve the only cup in a disappointing season, and this title was Messi's last with the team.
Barcelona qualified for the round of 16 after beating Linares Deportivo 2-1.
The other main confrontation of this role will bring together two teams from Seville - Real Betis and Sevilla, while Real Sociedad will host Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is a guest of Elche.
This means that Real will face Elche twice in a week, as Real will host Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 23.
The Round of 16 matches will be played in the week of January 17th.
When asked if he thought the draw made his team an easier match than the one that awaits Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "Well, no, all teams want to show well."
He added, "It will be a difficult match, we must prepare for it like an angel as we face Elche. For me, this is just a draw and we want to be in a state of focus and be ready because the Copa del Rey is important for us."
Round of 16 matches:
Atletico Baleares vs Valencia
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano
Sporting Jajón vs Cadiz
Elche vs Real Madrid
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid
Real Betis vs Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona
Mallorca vs Espanyol
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