Hello everyone and welcome to this MARCA English live blog, this time I am telling you about copa del rey stability of guadalajara vs barcelonaThe leaders of LaLiga EA Sports are traveling and hoping to avoid a mass murder and humiliation.
Guadalajara may have come up short in this encounter, but their journey to the third round has already captured the attention of football fans across Spain. Wins over Casarano and Ceuta showed that Pere Martí’s team can rise to the occasion, even if consistency in their league campaign may be difficult to achieve.
They have struggled domestically, finishing 17th in the third tier with just 17 points from 16 matches, and last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid B was another reminder of the challenges they face.
Still, their rapid rise from fifth-tier football to competing in Spain’s third division in 2021-22 and now facing the reigning Copa del Rey champions is a story in itself, and one that could propel them to pull off an historic upset.
There is little room for complacency for Barcelona. The holders have historically dominated the competition, winning the trophy 32 times, and Hansi Flick’s men are currently in great form.
With seven wins in their last eight matches and a four-point lead on LaLiga, the Catalans will aim to continue their momentum while keeping their focus on domestic and European ambitions.
While Guadalajara will be hoping for a fairy-tale evening, Barcelona have the quality, experience and depth to ensure the holders progress without incident.
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What time does Guadalajara vs Barcelona start?
Guadalajara vs Barcelona will kick off at 21:00 CET – local time in Spain. This makes it a 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT kick-off for fans in the United States.
Where to watch Guadalajara vs Barcelona?
You can watch the Guadalajara vs Barcelona Copa del Rey match on ESPN Select, fuboTV and the ESPN app.