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The big names keep coming for Albacete in the Copa del Rey as Barcelona visit the Estadio Carlos Belmonte in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Having beaten Real Madrid in the last round and Celta Vigo before that, Albacete now take on the holders, hoping to cause another upset. Four wins from their last five home games (L1) across all competitions have the second-tier side believing they could beat anyone at home, and fans are excited about what could happen.
Barcelona are looking to keep up their good form coming into this game on a four-match unbeaten streak. They will be wary of their opponents, seeing what Albacete have done already in the competition and will hope to avoid an embarrassing upset.
Albacete v Barcelona key information
• Date: Tuesday, February 3
• Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
• Venue: Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete
• Referee: N/A
• VAR: N/A
• TV channels: Premier Sports 1 (UK)
• Odds: ALB (16/1) - DRAW (11/2) - FCB (7/50)
Albacete team news
There are a few players who could be out for Barcelona's visit. Forward Higinio Marin is a doubt due to an ankle injury, while defender Jon Garcia Herrero is also set to remain out. Fellow defender Pepe missed the last game against Zaragoza with a knock but may be able to return on Tuesday. New signing Lluis Lopez could feature after being rested over the weekend due to a lack of match fitness.
Jefte Betancor, who scored the winner against Madrid, scored again against Zargoza on the weekend, so he is likely to start on Tuesday to build on his form.
Albacete predicted lineup v Barcelona, (4-4-2)
Coach: Alberto Gonzalez
Raúl Lizoain; Jogo, Moreno, Neva, Lorenzo; Capi, Pacheco, Villar, Meléndez; Betancor, Valverde.
Barcelona team news
The dynamic duo of Pedri and Gavi remain on the sidelines for the cup holders, along with Andreas Christian who last featured in the Copa del Rey back in December.
Two players who came off against Elche on the weekend with injury scares were Jules Kounde and Raphinha. Both have been said to be fit but may still be rested against Albacete, allowing some more squad players to feature. Players like Marcus Rashford, Marc Bernal, Roony Bardghji and Ferran Torres are likely to start.
Barcelona predicted lineup v Albecete, (4-3-3)
Coach: Hansi Flick
Joan Garcia; Balde, Garcia, Cubarsi, Kounde; Fermin, Bernal, Olmo; Rashford, Torres, Bardghji
Where to watch on TV or live stream
The Copa del Rey match between Albacete and Barcelona can be watched on Premier Sports in the UK. To watch, you need a Premier Sports subscription, and then the match can be streamed online or through Sky.
Head-to-head record
These two teams have not met in any competition since May 2005. That was the last game on a six-game H2H winning streak that started back in November 1995.
Barça come into the game in form. They are on a run of 15 wins from their last 16 games in all competitions (L1) and three or more goals in each of their last four games. Albecete are in fine form themselves, having won their last four games and kept clean sheets in the last three.
Odds for Albecete v Barcelona
Barcelona are favourites to win at 7/50 at bet365, with Albecete rank outsiders at 16/1. A draw is down at 11/2.
Odds correct at time of writing, subject to change.