When is the Round of 16 draw for the Copa del Rey?

The Round of 16 for the Copa del Rey 2025 is taking shape. With most of the third round matches completed, the majority of qualified teams are now known. But when will the matches be played? What changes have been made to this stage? Which teams are participating?

How many teams are involved?

16 teams will compete in this second round of the cup competition after advancing from the Round of 32. These teams will face off in single-elimination matches, with 8 teams progressing to the quarter-finals.

Which teams are participating?

La Liga: Athletic Club, Atlético de Madrid, Celta de Vigo, Getafe, FC Barcelona, Leganés, Osasuna, Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis.

Segunda División: Almería and Elche.

Primera RFEF: Ourense.

Segunda RFEF: Pontevedra.

Matches between Deportiva Minera and Real Madrid (Monday, January 6, 19:00) and Eldense and Valencia (Tuesday, January 7, 21:00) are yet to be played.

When will the Round of 16 matches be played?

The third round matches of the Copa del Rey will take place on the first weekend of 2025, specifically between January 14-16. This phase will involve 16 teams, with single-leg eliminations.

When is the Round of 16 draw?

The draw for the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey will be held on Wednesday, January 8 at 13:00 in the Luis Aragonés Hall at Las Rozas Football City.

What is the format for the Round of 16?

The four non-Primera División teams (Elche, Almería, Pontevedra, and Ourense) will be paired with Primera División teams. The top-tier teams paired with lower-division sides will play away. After these four pairings are drawn, the remaining Primera División teams will be matched against each other. The draw will be open, with no seeding, and the first ball drawn will determine the home team.