Barcelona are set to lock horns against Albacete in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday (February 3).
This Copa del Rey quarter-final pits Segunda División side Albacete against defending champions FC Barcelona in a classic David vs Goliath encounter.
Albacete vs Barcelona Schedule
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Venue: Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete
Kick-off: 21:00 CET (approx. 3:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. GMT)
Albacete, managed by Alberto González, have been the surprise package of the tournament, famously knocking out giants Real Madrid earlier in the competition to reach this stage. Playing at home in front of a passionate crowd at the Carlos Belmonte, the modest second-tier club will aim to produce another giant-killing upset.
Albacete boast solid recent form,
remaining unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, including four wins. Their disciplined, counter-attacking style could exploit any Barcelona complacency, especially on a tricky away pitch. Key players like forward Higinio MarÍn will be crucial in threatening the visitors.
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, arrive as overwhelming favorites. The Blaugrana are in strong shape in La Liga and have rotated effectively in cup ties to manage squad depth. Stars such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Robert Lewandowski (or whichever forward leads the line) provide immense quality, while the team's high-pressing, fluid attack has made them dominant this season. Barcelona are defending their Copa del Rey title and view this as a vital step toward another domestic trophy.
Albacete vs Barcelona Live Streaming and Telecast
India: In India, Fancode app and website will provide the live streaming of the Albacete vs Barcelona match from 1:30 am IST in the early hours of Wednesday (February 4).
USA: ESPN Select and Fubo TV would telecast and live-stream the match from 3 pm ET/12 pm PT on Tuesday.
Bangladesh, Pakistan: The Albacete vs FC Barcelona Copa del Rey quarterfinal will be live-streamed on Fancode from 1 am in Bangladesh, 12 am in Pakistan.
Nigeria: The StarTimes Sports Premium will telecast the match in Nigeria from 9 pm WAT, while the StarTimes app would provide the live-streaming of the Copa del Rey encounter.
Argentina: In Argentina, Flow Sports will show the match from 5 pm local time in the South American country.
Mexico: The Sky Sports Mexico will telecast the match from 2 pm local time in Mexico City, while the live-streaming is also available on Sky Go app and Izzi app and website.



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