Modest Leganes face Real in Copa del Rey

12 Jan 2018 / 21:38 H.

    MADRID: Modest La Liga outfit Leganes will face their mighty city rivals Real Madrid in their first appearance in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals in their 89-year existence.
    Leganes from the Madrid suburbs were pitted against 19-time Cup winners Real in Friday's draw having progressed to the last eight on away goals in their two-legged last 16 tie against Villarreal on Thursday.
    Zinedine Zidane's Real laboured to a 2-2 draw with Numancia on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals 5-2 on aggregate.
    Barcelona, who were watched by their new recruit from Liverpool Philippe Coutinho, cruised through 5-0 for a 6-1 aggregate beating of Celta Vigo, will face Espanyol.
    Barca are seeking a 30th Spanish Cup success.
    Atletico Madrid were drawn against Sevilla with Valencia up against Alaves.
    The first legs are scheduled for January 16-18 with the return legs on Jan 23-25. — AFP

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