CD Guadalajara vs FC Barcelona: Match preview | Copa del Rey | OneFootball

FC Barcelona return to a familiar competition in their next game. In the Copa del Rey, a tournament in which the Catalan giants have enjoyed significant success, they face CD Guadalajara in the round of 32 away from home early in the campaign.

While it may seem like a David and Goliath scenario on paper, matches like these are rarely straightforward. A single defeat would see Barcelona knocked out of this season’s Copa del Rey, so the stakes are high for both teams.

CD Guadalajara vs FC Barcelona: Match details

Match overview:

This fixture promises excitement and intensity for both sides. Barcelona are determined to secure a victory, while Guadalajara will be eager to challenge the Catalan giants in front of their home fans. With the support of their supporters and the familiarity of their stadium, Guadalajara will look to put pressure on Hansi Flick’s team.

Barcelona, however, must trust in their own quality and approach the game with confidence. The team is currently in excellent form, winning all of their last five matches. This flawless run is the momentum they will want to carry forward as they continue to improve with each game.

In those five matches, Barcelona have scored 15 goals and conceded 6. This positive goal difference highlights their ability to overcome challenges when playing at their best.

Guadalajara, on the other hand, have had a mixed run in Spain’s third division, recording two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five games. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 7, showing they can find the back of the net but also remain vulnerable defensively.

Considering there will be no second chances in this knockout fixture, Barcelona will need to be cautious yet clinical in front of goal. With careful planning and execution, Flick and his players will aim to secure the win and progress to the next round.