The quarter-final draw of the Copa del Rey has been revealed. The draw seems easy for La Liga giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but Barcelona's situation seems quite tricky. The Blaugrana will face a Real Sociedad side that has always caused them headaches especially at Anoeta. Luis Enrique's men are winless against Real Sociedad in their last two league games and have not won at Anoeta in their last seven trips there. To put the matter into perspective, as a manager, Luis Enrique has not won against Sociedad at Anoeta.
And the reactions on Twitter explains exactly how tough this draw is for Barcelona:
Copa del Rey next round:
— njrstats (@njrstats) January 13, 2017
"Barcelona - Real Sociedad" pic.twitter.com/AO4CiCTzNU
Barcelona going back to Anoeta... Draw Real Sociedad in the CdR.
— Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) January 13, 2017
Luis Enrique: "Copa del Rey draw? Real Sociedad are one of the most difficult opponents, as a coach I am yet to win in Anoeta" #fcblive
— Barcastuff (@barcastuff_real) January 13, 2017
Wait. We got Real Sociedad?! Smh!!
— Siddharth (@Draviddict) January 13, 2017
The defending champions will now hope to break the jinx away from home or at least avoid defeat, in order to turn things round at the Nou Camp. On the other hand, Barca's perrenial rivals Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu, while their city neigbours Atletico Madrid battle it out with Eibar. Second division side Alcorcon face Alaves in the other fixture.
Here's the full draw:
Here's how the #CopaDelRey quarter finals look after today's draw.
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) January 13, 2017
Any predictions?
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