Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals
It is a real chance too.
Football games in which some of the lesser lights of La Liga can progress and start to dream of silverware.
At least one and possibly two of the so-called underdogs in Spanish football can surprise the betting odds and reach the last four.
At this stage, surely only Eibar can be ruled out, sports betting fans.
Alaves vs (2-0 on agg.) Alcorcon
It seems incredible that a side lying in 15th place in the Segunda Division can be in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
And after their spirited first-leg showing, they remain in this tie – just.
But Alaves will still have too much for a side they shared a league with last season.
They should reach their first semi-final – and only the third in their history – since 2004.
Eibar vs (0-3 on agg.) Atletico Madrid
Not only are Atletico all but guaranteed a place in the last four, this competition offers the best chance of silverware for Diego Simeone and his team.
The 2013 winners have a sizeable advantage going into the Basque country return.
Eibar’s first foray into the last eight will no doubt end with their pride intact, but Atletico will feel they are on a road to destiny given this season’s final – the 50th Copa del Rey – is in the Estadio Vicente Calderon as the ground marks its final chapter.
Celta Vigo vs (2-1 on agg.) Real Madrid
Los Blancos will remain confident of turning this around, even if few outside Madrid will be willing them on.
The loss of Marcelo and Luka Modric cannot be used as an excuse for a squad of their size.
In contrast, the thought of Celta progressing in a competition they have never won – they were beaten finalists in 2001 – will no doubt spur the hosts on and will gain the support of neutrals too.
Barcelona vs (1-0 on agg.) Real Sociedad
With Lionel Messi once again showing signs of absolute wizardry, Sociedad may struggle to pull this tie back.
Even an injury to Sergio Busquets has failed to dampen their enjoyment of the past week, especially after a first leg win in San Sebastian halted a winless streak at the home of their opponents which stretched back nearly a decade.
The Catalans against the Basques will always generate pride and frustration too judging by the comments of a political spokesman in Sociedad last week who branded Barca a ‘club of whiners and cry babies’.
Luis Enrique may have just had his team talk delivered for him!
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