It was difficult and he had to earn after midnight, but the Athletic is in the pot for the round of 16 cup. The reigning champion remains in contention after an emphatic victory on penalties against UD Logrones. The draw will be held on Wednesday the 8th starting at 1:00 pm in Las Rozas. The only condition is that rivals in the lower category will continue to be paired with those Firstacting as locals.
The round of 16 will be held between January 14 and 16. That is, when the people of Bilbao returned from Arabia and before league competition resumes on Saturday the 18th at Vigo. A clash that may shift in date depending on the pairings of cup and if he Athletic reach to Super Cup Final.
So far, apart from the lions, there are six teams from the top category in the round of 16: Getafe, Rayo Vallecano, Betis, Osasuna, Barcelona and Atlético. Of Second there is only the Almeria and the big surprise is being Pontevedrafrom the Second RFEF, beating Villarreal and runner-up Mallorca.
Source: La Verdad
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