Barcelona’s recent draw with Getafe was another reminder that the club have a mountain to climb as far as the league is concerned.That said, Barça have started their Copa Del Rey campaign

Barcelona has followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey round of 16, but the extra half hour shouldn't overshadow some of the positives coming out of the match. For one, Kylian Mbappe is finally looking like the player that was promised when Los Blancos signed the World Cup winner on a free transfer this past summer.

Real Madrid had been very comfortable just 10 minutes ago as they led 2-0 in the Copa del Rey last 16 tie against Celta Vigo, but now, it is 2-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu after two quick-fire strikes

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will make six interesting changes to the starting line up when it comes to hosting Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Thursday.

Celta Vigo would feel hard done by, though, as minutes before the goal, they had clear penalty claims. Andriy Lunin raced off his line and took out Williot Swedber  but nothing was given. ⚽️ ¡¡GOOOOL DEL REAL MADRID!

Barcelona's teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Barcelona has followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.