Copa del Rey 2023/24 round of 16 draw: Real Madrid and Barcelona learn next opponents

• Real Madrid set for city derby with Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey last 16

• Barcelona will visit Unionistas de Salamanca who knocked out Villarreal

The draw for round 16 of the 2023/24 Copa del Rey has been made, setting up an exciting clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The two Madrid giants are already set to face off in the Supercopa de Espana, and this upcoming matchup in the Copa del Rey adds further anticipation to their encounters.

Barcelona, who narrowly advanced past Barbastro, will take on Unionistas de Salamanca in the last 16. Unionistas de Salamanca caused an upset in the previous round by eliminating La Liga side Villarreal on penalties.

Other notable matchups in the last 16 include Getafe vs. Sevilla, Athletic Club vs. Alaves, Osasuna vs. Real Sociedad, and Valencia vs. Celta Vigo.

As the defending champions, Real Madrid hopes to carry over their wins into the Copa del Rey. They defeated Osasuna 2-1 in the final match to win the title the previous year.

Barcelona hopes to have a successful competition this year, as they haven’t won the Copa del Rey since 2021. With a longstanding presence in the league, Atletico Madrid last won the title in 2013.

The clubs are competing for a berth in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, so expect fierce football and competitive games.

2023/24 Copa del Rey last 16 draw