Hello everyone and welcome to another Marca in English live blog, this time taking you through what is set to be a thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final clash from San Mames, as Athletic Club squares off against Barcelona.
Both teams, with a storied history in the competition, enter the tie with ambitions of adding another illustrious chapter to their cup legacy.
Athletic Club, managed by Ernesto Valverde, has had a longer journey in this year’s competition, having navigated through four knockout rounds. Their path to the quarter-final, featuring wins over Rubi, Cayon, Eibar, and Alaves, demonstrates their grit and determination.
Despite reaching the semi-finals last season, Athletic Club have shown vulnerability, struggling against lower-ranked teams in recent rounds. Their recent LaLiga defeat to Valencia, ending a six-game winning streak, places them fifth in the league with 41 points, adding more significance to their cup campaign.
Barcelona, under the guidance of Xavi Hernandez, enters the fixture in high spirits following a 4-2 LaLiga victory over Betis. Occupying third place in the league with 44 points, the Catalans have had a smoother Copa del Rey run, with convincing wins over Barbastro and Unionistas. Like Athletic Club, they reached the semi-finals last season and are keen to go further this time.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona – Latest updates
Where to watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona?
For football fans eager to catch the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash between Athletic Club and Barcelona, the match will be accessible through different channels in the USA and the UK.
In the United States, viewers can tune in to ESPN+, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the Copa del Rey matches. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, the match will be available on Premier Sports.
What time does Athletic Club vs Barcelona start?
The eagerly anticipated Copa del Rey quarter-final match between Athletic Club and Barcelona is scheduled to kick off at 21:30 CET local time in Spain.
Viewers on the US East Coast can tune in at 15:30 ET for the live action. For those on the West Coast, the match starts at 12:30 PT.
Football enthusiasts in the UK can catch the game starting at 20:30 GMT.
