"As Barcelona get set to begin their Copa del Rey campaign later this month, they have learned their first opponents in the competition. The Blaugrana are one among four La Liga teams that will enter the cup competition in the Round of 32 stages, alongside Real Madrid, Athletic Club, and Atletico Madrid, all of whom will be competing in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia next month."
"The Blaugrana, who are the current champions of the Copa del Rey, having beaten Real Madrid last season in the finals, will thus begin their defence of the trophy with an away game against Guadalajara at Estadio Akron. Guadalajara made to this stage of the competition after beating Cacereno and AD Ceuta in the previous two rounds of the competition."
Barcelona will begin their Copa del Rey defence with a Round of 32 away tie against Guadalajara at Estadio Akron. Four La Liga teams — Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid — enter the competition at the Round of 32 because they will compete in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Possible lower-league opponents included Ourense, Atletico Baleares, Real Murcia, CF Talavera and Eldense. Guadalajara reached this stage after victories over Cacereno and AD Ceuta in earlier rounds. The one-off Round of 32 fixtures are scheduled to take place between December 16 and 18.
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