Barcelona Begin Copa del Rey Defense at Third-Tier Guadalajara Tonight
Hansi Flick plans rotation with several starters out, including a game-time call on Robert Lewandowski.
Overview
- Kickoff is 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) at Estadio Pedro Escartín, where a tight, imperfect surface is expected to favor a physical home approach.
- Broadcast coverage includes Premier Sports 1 in the UK and streaming on ESPN+ in the USA, with additional local options listed by outlets.
- Barcelona will be without Gavi, Dani Olmo and Ronald Araujo, and Lewandowski’s availability will be determined shortly before kickoff.
- Flick confirmed first-choice goalkeeper Joan García will be rested, with Marc-André ter Stegen or Wojciech Szczęsny set to start.
- Guadalajara, from Spain’s third tier, have one league win in their last 12 and reached this round by beating Cacereño, Ceuta and Osasuna B.