Barcelona visit Guadalajara at the Pedro Escartín Stadium, in Guadalajara, Spain. The duel is valid for the third phase of the Copa del Rey, the most important knockout competition in Spanish football. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ Premium (streaming).
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The Catalan team will make its debut in this edition of the Copa del Rey and will defend the title won last season. The team led by coach Hansi Flick arrives in a great phase this season, with the isolated leadership of the Spanish Championship, with 43 points in 17 games, and a good run in the Champions League, in which they are alive in the fight for a direct place in the round of 16.
The opponent is in the third division of football in Spain.
Barcelona lineup against Guadalajara
Ronald Araujo (personal reasons), Gavi (knee) and Dani Olmo (shoulder) remain unavailable for selection, but Wojciech Szczesny has recovered from the illness that forced him to miss the match against Osasuna.
It is likely that Szczesny will be chosen instead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen to defend the goal. The tendency is for Flick to promote changes, especially in midfield and in the offensive sector, where the squad offers more options.
Andreas Christensen, Jofre Torrents, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Roony Bardghji and Dro Fernandez could be in the starting lineup, while Robert Lewandowski, who did not enter the field in the last match, could earn a place as a center forward.
Confirmed Barcelona lineup: Joan Garcia; Jules Koundé, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubasí and Alex Baldé; Eric Garcia and Pedri; Yamal lamina, Raphinha and Marcus Rashford; Robert Lewandowski. Technical: Hansi Flick.
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Guadalajara x Barcelona: time and where to watch
- Copa del Rey 25/26 – third phase
- Data: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 5pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Pedro Escartín Stadium, in Guadalajara (ESP)
- Transmission: ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming)
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Barcelona results
- 13/12 – Barcelona 2×0 Osasuna – La Liga
- 09/12 – Barcelona 2×1 Eintracht Frankfurt – Champions League
- 06/12 – Real Betis 3×5 Barcelona – La Liga
- 02/12 – Barcelona 3×1 Atlético de Madrid – La Liga
- 11/29 – Barcelona 3×1 Alavés – La Liga
Barcelona’s next games
- 12/14 – 17:00 – Guadalajara x Barcelona – Copa del Rey (16th)
- 12/21 – 12:15 – Villarreal x Barcelona – La Liga
- 03/01 – 5:00 pm – Spanish x Barcelona – The League
- 07/01 – TBD – Barcelona x Athletic Club – Spanish Super Cup (semi-final)
- 01/18 – TBD – Real Sociedad x Barcelona – La Liga
- 21/01 – 17:00 – Slavia Praga x Barcelona – Champions League
Barcelona classification
- LaLiga: 1st place
- Champions League: 15th place
- Copa del Rey: in the third round
- Spanish Super Cup: in the semi-final
