
The 2025–26 Copa del Rey quarterfinals kicked off with the conclusion of Albacete’s fairytale run, as Barcelona took care of business at the Carlos Belmonte.
Hansi Flick’s side were pegged back late after taking a 2–0 lead, and if it wasn’t for a headed Gerard Martín clearance off the line, the second-tier Albacete may well have staged another dramatic upset.