Spanish third tier side, CD Guadalajara will try to cause an upset against LaLiga champions, Barcelona in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Wednesday night, Softfootball reports.
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 last weekend and may rest players for this encounter. However, the Catalan giants may still take superstars like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski to the match venue and that would be a gift to the home fans, who might be seeing these stars for the first time in person.
Barcelona are ready for the match and shared details for their supporters via their official X handle. They posted:
When and where to watch 𝗖𝗗 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘃 𝗙𝗖 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮
🔗 https://t.co/x7hHrfEaDN pic.twitter.com/qhytnksdDY
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 15, 2025Barcelona beat Frankfurt 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League before their weekend win over Osasuna and have been on a recent good run of games. Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick on his preview ahead of the match admitted via the club’s official X handle that they started the current season poor but have picked up pace. He said:
We are the favourites. I want to see the team ready and showing their quality on the pitch. At the start of the season, it was difficult for us to reach a good level, but in recent weeks we’ve improved a lot. It’s always about evolving and looking at the things we can work on. We’re halfway through the season and we can still grow more. I haven’t decided on either the goalkeeper or the starting eleven yet. Joan will rest tomorrow.
Team News
Gavi is still out after his knee surgery and expected to return in January 2026. Former Leipzig midfielder, Dani Olmo suffered a shoulder injury during the recent clash with Atletico Madrid and he is also expected to return in January.
Ronald Araujo has missed Barcelona’s last five matches and he is currently taking a period of absence to prioritise his mental health, and it is unclear at this stage when he will return. And goalkeeper Joan Garcia will be rested for this game.
Barcelona probable XI
Szczesny; Eric, Cubarsí, Christensen, Jofre; Casadó, De Jong; Roony, Fermín, Dro; Ferran
Softfootball Prediction
Barcelona are expected to win this game regardless of the team they put out for this encounter. CD Guadalajara 0-5 Barcelona.
