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Barcelona overcome Santander, Real Madrid eliminated in Copa del Rey

Published January 15, 2026, 23:02

Barcelona managed to defeat Santander 2-0 in the Copa del Rey, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The Catalans struggled to break the deadlock, with goals coming from Ferran Torres (66') and Lamine Yamal (90+5'). In contrast, Real Madrid suffered a significant setback, being eliminated by Albacete with a score of 3-2, reminiscent of past failures. Valencia also advanced, winning against Burgos 2-0, thanks to goals from Rúbio (10') and Sadik (50'). In the Round of 16, Real Sociedad and Osasuna drew 2-2, with Real winning 4-3 on penalties. Atletico Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruña 1-0, while Athletic Bilbao had a tough time, beating Cultural Leonesa 4-3. Real Betis overcame Elche with a 2-1 victory, and Alavés prevailed over Rayo Vallecano with a 2-0 scoreline. The Barcelona match was relatively tight, with Santander putting up strong resistance. The solution came with the introduction of Lamine Yamal, who scored in stoppage time, sealing the victory for Hansi Flick's team. Valencia, on the other hand, took the lead early and managed to maintain their advantage, securing their progression without major difficulties. The defeat of Real Madrid against Albacete came as a surprise and disappointment to the team's fans. This result highlights the difficulty of the Copa del Rey, where smaller teams can spring upsets against the bigger ones. Barcelona, unlike Real, managed to avoid a similar surprise and continues in the competition.