Line-ups, stats and preview for Copa del Rey conflict
Match Preview for Albacete v Barcelona
Barcelona have the prospect to do what Actual Madrid couldn’t and knock Albacete out of the Copa del Rey tomorrow evening.
The hosts’ win over Madrid on January 14 was an enormous shock and ensured new coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s spell on the Bernabeu obtained off to the worst doable begin.
His Barca counterpart Hansi Flick is cautious of struggling the identical destiny of their quarter-final tie. He mentioned: “Copa del Rey matches are like this. That’s why we like them, as a result of typically they’ve unexpected outcomes. They don’t have anything to lose, simply to win.”
Albacete have gone on a superb run because the Madrid recreation, successful their final three video games within the Segunda Division to climb to twelfth within the standings.
And Flick is aware of his facet should begin on the entrance foot to quell the hosts’ enthusiasm. “We at all times analyse the opponent,” he added. “What Albacete did towards Actual Madrid was very spectacular. What issues is how we begin, with the precise mentality. We should change little issues. I used to be very comfortable in Elche with our soccer however we missed many clear alternatives. We aren’t searching for perfection, however for progress.”
Barcelona have been hammered 3-0 at Chelsea within the Champions League on November 25. Since then they’ve performed 16 video games, successful 15, with the one defeat being a hard-luck loss at Actual Sociedad on January 18.
“After the Chelsea match now we have superior step-by-step, elevating the extent,” mentioned Flick. “The vital gamers are at a terrific stage. Tomorrow it’s important to have the great mentality, win the duels. That’s what I wish to see.”
Striker Jefte Betancor was the Albacete hero towards Madrid with two targets, together with the late winner.
He admits Barca weren’t on his record of most popular opponents.
He instructed Mundo Deportivo: “All of us mentioned that it didn’t matter which staff we obtained and that we needed to take pleasure in it. Personally, I didn’t need Barça as a result of I’m not silly.
“Barca are in nice type. Proper now, they’re among the finest groups on the planet, if not the perfect. We now have to play an ideal recreation and hope that Barça doesn’t have a superb day. Then now we have an opportunity.
“Even when they don’t have a superb day, Barça nonetheless has lots of high quality. But when we’re properly related, as now we have been, we’ll have our possibilities.”
Workforce Information for Albacete v Barcelona
Higinio Marin is scuffling with a thigh harm and Edward Cedeno is unavailable for Albacete.
Barcelona will certainly be with out winger Raphinha on account of an adductor problem whereas Jules Kounde is a doubt. Marcus Rashford and Joao Cancelo are prone to step in.
Predicted line-ups for Albacete v Barcelona
Albacete: Lizoain; Aguado, Moreno, Neva, Gomez; Capi, Pacheco, Villar, Melendez; Medina, Betancor
Barcelona: J Garcia; Cancelo, E Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Bernal, Olmo; Rashford, Yamal; Lewandowski
The right way to watch Albacete v Barcelona: TV and on-line streams
Albacete versus Barcelona kicks off tomorrow at 8pm UK time. You’ll be able to watch it within the UK on Premier Sports activities 1.
You’ll be able to stream it on the bet365 app and web site.
For those who’re not within the UK, click on HERE to see who has the rights in your area.
Stats for Albacete v Barcelona
- An Albacete win would match their finest run within the competitors, set in 1995 once they reached the semi-final
- Barcelona have received the Copa a document 32 occasions and are the defending champions
- Barcelona have received their final six conferences with Albacete
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