Overview
- Kickoff is 9:00 p.m. in Spain (3:00 p.m. ET) at Estadio Carlos Belmonte for the single‑match quarterfinal that can go to extra time and penalties.
- Barcelona are without Pedri and Raphinha through muscle problems, with local reports also listing Christensen and Gavi among absentees.
- Flick is expected to mix his lineup, with media tipping Marc Bernal, João Cancelo and Marcus Rashford to feature from the start.
- Albacete, currently mid‑table in Spain’s second tier, arrive confident after eliminating Real Madrid in the previous round.
- Broadcasts include TVE La 1/RTVE Play and Movistar Plus+ in Spain, Sky Sports in Mexico, and ESPN Deportes or ESPN Select (plus Fubo) in the United States.