Key Highlights
- Starting at 6 PM (Spanish time), the groups for the world's biggest national team tournament will be formed.
- Everyone dreams of winning it, but only one will. Spain, being number 1 in the 'FIFA Ranking', will be in Pot 1.
- From there, luck will decide. A Thrilling Copa del ReyWhile Espanyol from the First Division and Leganés from the Second Division fell by the wayside this Thursday, joining Almería, Málaga, Cádiz, Girona, and Ceuta in the surprises; Racing, Sevilla, Valencia, and Celta had a tough time reaching the round of 16. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 'Celtiñas' won on penalties, Valencia and Racing in extra time, and the Sevillistas suffered during regulation time, but all will be in the draw next Tuesday at 1 PM."Real Madrid represents power; Barcelona, freedom"📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty ImagesJoan Laporta spoke and, as always, left headlines.
- The Blaugrana president publicly stated what Real Madrid and Barcelona represent: "Real Madrid represents power; Barcelona, freedom." Something that will surely stir up tensions on the white side. Besides that, he made it clear that Barça will renew Eric García in the coming days, publicly supports Ronald Araújo, and may strengthen the team in January. Trent, KO📸 Ion Alcoba Beitia - 2025 Getty ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter playing his best match in a Real Madrid jersey, Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his left quadriceps, as confirmed by the Merengue club in a statement.
- He will miss all matches until early February. With Carvajal still not healthy, expected to return in January, the option of Fede Valverde as right-back resurfaces.
