{"id":7535,"date":"2025-12-17T12:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=7535"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:39:12","slug":"barcelona-see-off-guadalajara-to-reach-copa-del-rey-last-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/barcelona-see-off-guadalajara-to-reach-copa-del-rey-last-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona See Off Guadalajara to Reach Copa del Rey Last 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey last 16 with a professional 2\u20130 away win over Guadalajara, showing patience, squad depth, and quality when it mattered most. Despite a stubborn first-half resistance from the hosts, second-half goals from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford sealed the victory for the Catalan giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Guadalajara Stand Firm Against Barcelona Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match started with Barcelona enjoying the majority of possession, but Guadalajara refused to be overawed by their illustrious opponents. The home side defended in numbers and disrupted Barcelona\u2019s rhythm, forcing the visitors to circulate the ball without creating many clear chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first half remained goalless, though it was not without action. Guadalajara picked up early yellow cards, with M. Bernal<\/strong> booked in the 30th minute and M. Ramirez<\/strong> following shortly after in the 32nd minute. These cautions reflected the hosts\u2019 aggressive approach as they worked tirelessly to keep Barcelona at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their control of the ball, Barcelona struggled to break through before the break, and both sides went into half-time locked at 0\u20130<\/strong>, giving the home fans hope of a potential upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half: Barcelona Turns the Screw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona emerged from the dressing room with renewed intensity. Early substitutions and tactical adjustments shifted the momentum firmly in their favour, with young and experienced players combining to stretch Guadalajara\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 76th minute<\/strong>. A well-worked move saw Frenkie de Jong<\/strong> provide the assist, setting up Andreas Christensen<\/strong>, who calmly finished to make it 1\u20130<\/strong>. The goal reflected Barcelona\u2019s persistence and quality in decisive moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guadalajara attempted to respond with multiple substitutions, but Barcelona\u2019s control of the game never truly wavered. The visitors continued to push forward, looking to kill the tie rather than protect their slim lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That decisive second goal came late on. In the 90th minute<\/strong>, Lamine Yamal<\/strong> showcased his creativity by supplying a precise assist to Marcus Rashford<\/strong>, who finished confidently to make it 2\u20130<\/strong>, sealing Barcelona\u2019s progression in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Performers and Tactical Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n