FC Barcelona faces Betis Sevilla in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. A clash at the top between two teams in good shape. Who will win? Answer…
Just three days after their resounding triumph against Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, the FC Barcelona players have no time to breathe. This Wednesday, they are already putting their boots on to face Betis Sevilla in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. A match which already promises to be one of the big posters for the start of 2025.
Barça on cloud nine
Carried by a duo of fiery attackers made up of the Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal and the Polish veteran Robert Lewandowskithe Blaugrana are currently untouchable. They remain on three thunderous victories in all competitions, including this famous 5-2 success against eternal rival Madrid in the Super Cup. A success which allows them to ideally launch this new year.
In La Liga, the men of Xavi also prance in the lead with 5 points ahead of Real after 19 days. Their 50 goals scored (best attack) for only 7 conceded (best defense) testify to the insolent form of the Catalans currently. A steamroller.
But beware of Betis!
Opposite, however, the adversary will not be a stooge. Currently 10th in La Liga, Betis Sevilla is having a relatively solid 2024-2025 financial year, despite the narrow 1-0 defeat conceded this weekend on the Valladolid pitch. The Andalusians, coached by the Chilean Manuel Pellegriniremain in an encouraging 2-2 draw at Camp Nou in the league at the start of December.
A playful team playing shimmering Football, Betis will certainly not present themselves as expiatory victims. Led by his playmaker Sergio Canales and by his Bordeaux striker Nabil Fekirthe Sevillian club will be keen to create the feat to reach the quarter-finals of the “Copa”.
The probable compositions
According to our information, Xavi should align a very offensive 4-3-3 with the Yamal-Lewandowski pair in front, supported by wingers Dembélé and Fati. In the middle, the Gavi-Pedri-De Jong trio will be renewed.
On the Betis side, Pellegrini will certainly opt for a more cautious 4-2-3-1 scheme with Fekir supporting center forward Iglesias. Defensive midfielders Guido Rodriguez and William Carvalho will provide balance.
The shock live at 9 p.m.!
Kick-off for this enticing poster at 9 p.m. at the Camp Nou, in a stadium which promises to be sold out once again. Football lovers will be able to follow the match live and in full on the platform The Live Football Team.
Prepare the popcorn, sit back on your sofa and enjoy the show! Between a Barça in a state of grace and an attractive and eye-catching Betis, this round of 16 of the Copa del Rey promises to be breathtaking from the first to the last minute. May the best win!
