Barbastro vs Barcelona, Copa Del Rey 2024-25: H2H Record, Playing XI, Key Facts

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Barcelona will face fourth-tier Barbastro in the Copa del Rey last-32 stage on Saturday evening, aiming to avoid an upset that could go down as one of the tournament's biggest shocks. The Catalan giants, the competition's most successful side with 31 titles, are seeking to reclaim a trophy they last won in 2020-21.

Meanwhile, Barbastro, playing in Spain's fourth tier, have reached this stage for the second consecutive season and are dreaming of making the round of 16 for the first time. A sensational win over the 26-time La Liga champions would mark a historic achievement for the hosts.

Barbastro vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Stats

Barbastro vs Barcelona Team News

Barbastro

Barbastro will look to key players like Andres Barrera, who has seven goals and two assists this season, and Marc Prat, with three goals and one assist, to lead their attack. Javier Albin and Ander El Haddadi are also expected to feature prominently in the final third.

Barcelona

For Barcelona, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Lamine Yamal remain sidelined. However, Wojciech Szczesny could debut in goal, while Ronald Araujo is set to make his first appearance of the season after recovering from a hamstring injury. Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, though, are unavailable due to registration issues.

Manager Hansi Flick may field a stronger-than-expected lineup following the winter break, but several changes from their last match against Atletico Madrid are anticipated as Barcelona navigate a busy schedule that includes the Spanish Super Cup semifinals on January 8.

Barbastro vs Barcelona Full Squad

Barbastro: Arnau Fabrega, Victor Mendez, Gaston Inigo, Manu Castillo, Hugo Bautista, Jose Damian, Sito Barrera, Oscar Arroyo, Nicolas Magno, Jaime, Israel Garcia, Guillermo Alonso, Javito, Diego Sanchez Capdevila, Javi Albin, Adria De Mesa Garrido, Ander El Haddadi, Marc Prat, Jurgi Oteo, Aldair Ruiz

Barcelona: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Wojciech Szczesny, Ander Astralaga, Diego Kochen, Aron Yaakobishvili, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Hector Fort, Gerard Martin, Sergi Dominguez, Andres Cuenca, Alvaro Cortes, Gavi, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Noah Darvich, Guille Fernandez, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Pau Victor, Lamine Yamal, Toni Fernandez

Barbastro vs Barcelona Key Aspects

Barbastro enter this clash unbeaten in their last four games, including a 2-0 win over Ejea before the international break. The team has already upset the odds in this year's Copa del Rey, defeating top-tier Espanyol 2-0 after a 4-0 triumph over Amorebieta in the first round.

Barcelona, on the other hand, are grappling with recent setbacks, having suffered consecutive home defeats to Leganes and Atletico Madrid before the winter break. Currently third in La Liga, they trail leaders Atletico by three points with a game in hand. Despite this, their Champions League form has been strong, with 15 points from six matches.

Barbastro vs Barcelona Predicted XI

Barbastro Probable XI: Fabrega; I Garcia, Arroyo, Santigosa; Bautista, Javito, Jaime, Barrera; El Haddadi, Prat, Albin

Barcelona Probable XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, E Garcia, Martin; De Jong, Torre; Fati, Gavi, F Lopez; Torres