The Copa del Rey, Spain’s prestigious annual football cup competition, has reached the quarterfinal stage, and the draw for the next round has set the stage for some thrilling encounters
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. The draw took place on January 20, 2025, and the fixtures are as follows: Valencia vs. Barcelona, Leganés vs. Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid vs. Getafe, and Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna
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The quarterfinals will be single-leg ties, with the matches scheduled for February 4, 5, and 6, 2025
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. This means that Real Madrid and Barcelona will be playing midweek matches for the fifth consecutive week, as they also compete in the Champions League
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. The semifinals will be played over two legs, with the first legs on February 26 and the return legs on April 2, 2025
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. The final will be held on April 26, 2025, at La Cartuja in Seville
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One of the most anticipated matchups is the clash between Valencia and Barcelona at Mestalla
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. This tie is a repeat of the 2019 final, which Valencia won 2-1
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. Barcelona will be eager to avenge that defeat and continue their quest for a record 32nd Copa del Rey title
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. Valencia, on the other hand, will be looking to cause another upset and advance to the semifinals
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Another exciting fixture is the Leganés vs. Real Madrid match
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. Leganés will be hosting their La Liga rivals at Butarque, and although Real Madrid are the favorites, Leganés will be hoping to pull off a shock victory
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. Leganés has already shown they can compete with the big teams this season, and a win here would be a massive achievement for the club
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The Atlético Madrid vs. Getafe tie promises to be a fierce derby match
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. Atlético will host their local rivals at the Metropolitano, and both teams will be looking to secure a place in the semifinals
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. Atlético will be keen to bounce back from their recent defeat to Leganés, while Getafe will be aiming to continue their impressive run in the competition
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Finally, Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna will be an intriguing Basque derby
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. Real Sociedad will host the match at Anoeta, and both teams will be vying for a spot in the semifinals
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. Osasuna recently knocked out holders Athletic Club in the last round, and they will be confident of causing another upset
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The Copa del Rey has always been known for its unpredictability and thrilling matches, and this year’s competition is no different
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. With big names like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid still in the running, fans can look forward to some
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