Athletic Barcelona Copa del Rey: Quarterfinal match TV schedule and how to watch

Athletic and Barcelona face off in Copa del Rey quarterfinals, with Barcelona coming off a league win and Athletic a loss.

Athletic and Barcelona are set to go head-to-head this Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, both vying for a coveted spot in the semifinals of the knockout tournament.

The blaugranas are entering the duel with a boost in morale following their recent league victory against Betis at the Benito Villamarín, where they secured a 2-4 win in what has been one of their best performances this season.

In addition to their impressive showing in Seville, Xavi Hernández's team is also riding high on the exceptional form of Ferrán Torres, who notched three goals and an assist in the match against Betis.

On the flip side, Athletic is coming off a setback after suffering a defeat at Mestalla against Valencia (1-0), putting an end to their six-game winning streak in both the league and the cup. The Basque team had been on an impressive run of 14 consecutive games without a loss, including 11 victories.

The two teams have only faced off once this season, in a league match at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc, where the Blaugranas narrowly clinched a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from the young Marc Guiu.

The upcoming match at the Cathedral is set to mark a significant milestone, as it will be the 250th official game for the men's team at the stadium inaugurated on September 17, 2013. Athletic holds a record of 133 victories, 56 defeats, and 60 draws at the stadium, with 402 goals scored and 232 conceded.

The highly-anticipated clash between Athletic and Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 24, at 9:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast on RTVE's La 1 and can also be streamed live on the La Vanguardia website. Don't miss out on the action as these two football giants battle it out for a chance to advance in the prestigious tournament.

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