A busy January awaits Spanish clubs. Starting this weekend, it's time for the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup. Here is the program.
The 122nd edition of the Spanish Cup continues with the entry into the running of the main leaders of La Liga. If no clash between elite clubs is expected, perilous trips to teams from lower divisions await the quartet at the top of the championship.
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Unión Deportiva Barbastro, a fourth division club, will challenge FC Barcelona who had difficulty ending 2024 in La Liga and whose contractual situation of Dani Olmo is leading the debates in Spain. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on The live football teamthe group's paid digital channel The Team.
Immediately, at 9:00 p.m. on The L’Équipe channelAntoine Griezmann's Atlético de Madrid, La Liga leader and on a remarkable series of twelve consecutive victories in all competitions, will face Marbella, a second division team.
On Sunday January 5, 2025, Athletic Bilbao, winner of the 2024 edition, will put their title on the line with a trip to UD Logroñés, a fourth division club. The match will be broadcast live on The L’Équipe channel at 9:30 p.m.
Finally, on Monday January 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., Real Madrid will travel to the south-east of Spain to challenge Club Deportiva Minera, another fourth division team. The opportunity for Meringues to continue their rise in power seen in December. The meeting will be followed on The live football team.
