Unionistas de Salamanca and Barcelona will face off in the ⅛ finals of Copa Del Rey.
Barcelona is highly likely to score multiple times against Unionistas, who may face challenges in finding the back of the net themselves.
Unionistas heads into this game after securing a 1-1 draw against Villarreal in the Copa del Rey.
Carlos Luaces Carreño’s Unionistas has displayed scoring prowess, finding the net 8 times in their last 6 outings. In those games, they conceded a total of 6 goals.
The Unionistas manager, Carlos Luaces Carreño, has the luxury of a fully healthy squad, with no fitness concerns reported ahead of this match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 2, Lost: 1, Scored: 5, Conceded: 3, Clean Sheets: 1.
Barcelona and their traveling supporters are eager for a better outcome in the upcoming match following their recent loss against Real Madrid in Supercopa action.
In their last six matches, Barcelona has scored a total of 12 goals, maintaining a consistent record of finding the net in each game. However, during this period, their defenders have conceded 10 goals. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the upcoming match.
Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernández, faces a number of player absences. Cancelo, Martínez, ter Stegen, Raphinha, Alonso, and Gavi will not feature in the match, while Lamine Yamal is ineligible due to suspension.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 2, Scored: 10, Conceded: 10, Clean Sheets: 1.
The match will be played at the Campo de Futbol Reina Sofía.
January 18, 2024, 19:30 UK time.