After the hangover from the celebrations for the title of the Spanish Super Cup, FC Barcelona is having a rather discreet match against Ceuta in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. However, when it seemed that nothing was going to happen until the end of the first half, Raphinha appeared to break the score with a great shot, to the celebration of all the blaugrana fans.
The coached by Xavi Hernández have lacked surprise and ingenuity on the wings, this, to a large extent, due to the perfect retreat of the locals. However, if there was any way for the 1-0 to come, it was through an individual play. The ex-Leeds United player took advantage of the space he had to hook inward and did not hesitate to take an impossible shot for the local goalkeeper.
In this way, the Catalans took the lead in a game where, although they were not suffering, they were not even approaching the Ceuta area dangerously. Now, with this 1-0, it is expected that Barcelona will find the ways to expand the score and advance to the quarterfinals with great tranquility.
Barcelona vs. Ceuta: what's coming
After this match in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey 2022-23, Barcelona must focus on their journey in LaLiga Santander. Although they remain as leaders in the standings with 41 points, they cannot let their guard down with Real Madrid close behind.
Carlo Ancelotti's team is only three points away, and if Barcelona has an unexpected stumble in the next matchday, they will get closer and could take the lead next week. Thus, the blaugrana team must defeat Getafe when they host them next Sunday, January 22, at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Ceuta, on the other hand, is not faring well in the Primera Federación and is getting closer to relegation. Currently, the team led by José Juan Romero Gil is in last place with 8 points, and only a miracle will save them from being relegated. They are obliged to defeat Cultural Leonesa on the weekend - Sunday, January 22 at 6:00 a.m. - if they want to keep dreaming of salvation.
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