Four days after winning the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona must turn their attention to their Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Real Betis.
Despite a disappointing end to 2024, Barcelona have started the new year looking better than ever. The Catalans have won all three of their matches in 2025, including the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. Barcelona secured their first trophy under Hansi Flick with a dominant 2–5 victory over their biggest rivals.
The Catalans only had a brief moment to celebrate the title before returning to Barcelona and preparing for Real Betis. The last time the two sides faced one another, Barcelona only managed a 2–2 draw with Manuel Pellegrini's men. Now, with a trip to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on the line, Barcelona will look to put in a better effort at home.
Flick will still be without the injured Marc-André ter Stegen and Marc Bernal, as well as Iñigo Martínez, who suffered a hamstring injury against Real Madrid. Wojciech Szczęsny will also miss the clash after receiving a straight red card in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Here's how Barcelona could lineup against Real Betis on Jan. 15.
