| barbastro vs barcelona | |
| SCHEDULE | TIME |
| Match: | barbastro vs barcelona |
| Tournament: | Copa del Rey |
| Match Date: | Jan 04 2025 |
| Match Time: | 11:30 A.M. Indian Time (UTC +5:30) |
| Stadium: | — |
preview ; barbastro vs barcelona
No easy game
There exists a significant disparity between these teams on paper. Currently, Barça holds the second position in the Champions League and third in La Liga, whereas Barbastro competes four divisions lower and is facing considerable challenges. If they do not manage to improve their performance, they risk descending to an even lower tier in the upcoming season.
However, unexpected outcomes are not uncommon in cup competitions. Barbastro has already achieved a notable victory by eliminating first division team Espanyol with a score of 2-0 to reach this stage. The previous encounter against Barça serves as a reminder that the match will not be straightforward for the Catalans. Despite Barça fielding a nearly full-strength lineup and taking the lead twice through Fermín and Raphinha, Barbastro managed to equalize on both occasions. It was only a late penalty from Robert Lewandowski that prevented the match from going into extra time and possibly a replay.
The Barbastro team that will face Barça this year has undergone significant changes over the past year, although several players and the manager, Dani Martínez, remain the same. Their situation has improved since their victory over Espanyol; they are currently unbeaten in the league and are beginning to find the necessary form to stave off relegation.
Recent outcomes have been encouraging; however, the challenges ahead are substantial. FC Barcelona aims to enhance their record of 32 Spanish cup titles, with a particular emphasis on achieving this milestone during their 125th anniversary and following a two-year absence from the final since the 2020/21 season. Additionally, after a disappointing series of results in La Liga towards the end of 2024—attributed more to misfortune than to poor performance—the team is eager to demonstrate their capabilities before traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.
Historically, FC Barcelona has a favorable track record in this competition. It has been two decades since they experienced such an early exit from the cup, which last occurred in the 2004/05 season when they suffered an unexpected 1-0 loss to Gramenet, a team from Division 2B located on the outskirts of Barcelona.
