The Copa del Rey draw sets up strong clashes ahead of the semi-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey was held on Monday, producing several exciting matchups, highlighted by holders Barcelona facing Albacete, a team competing in Spain’s second division.
Albacete are the only side outside La Liga to reach the quarter-finals, after pulling off a major upset by eliminating Real Madrid, last season’s runners-up, to book their place in this historic stage of the competition.
Copa del Rey Quarter-final Draw:
Albacete vs Barcelona
Deportivo Alavés vs Real Sociedad
Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia
Real Betis vs Atlético Madrid
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place between February 3 and 5, 2026, amid widespread anticipation to see which teams will advance to the semi-finals.
This draw offers clubs from all levels a chance to prove their quality, while Barcelona will be aiming to defend their title and continue their pursuit of another Copa del Rey triumph.
