Copa del Rey draw live: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid find out quarter-final opponents

The business end of the Copa del Rey is definitely here, with just eight teams remaining and all of them from La Liga. Giant-slayers Pontevedra and Ourense could not score against Getafe and Valencia, while Elche and Almeria were sent packing by Atletico Madrid and Leganes respectively. The big shock was holders Athletic Club heading out at home to Osasuna in a 3-2 thriller.

The quarter-finals will take place on the 4th, 5th and 6th of February, in single leg ties, while the semi-finals will be played over two legs, with the first coming on the 26th of February, and the return on the 2nd of April. The final will be on the 26th of April at La Cartuja in Seville.

Barcelona’s dreadful La Liga form may spur them to focus on the Copa del Rey if the seven-point gap to Real Madrid increases, despite looking formidable against Real Betis. Real Madrid were whistled by their home fans in a 5-2 thriller against Celta Vigo that went to extra time, but they will be feeling confident again after a big win over Las Palmas.

Atletico are another side coming off a surprise result, snapping a 15-game winning streak with defeat to Leganes. For Los Pepineros, Valencia and Getafe, the Copa will be a distraction from their relegation battle, but also a chance to inject some positivity into their campaigns. Real Sociedad and Osasuna are in the running for a European spot, but the Copa could be another route to Europe – or glory.

Follow the draw live here: