Atlético-Real Madrid, the announced shock

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By: Manu Tournoux

Atlético-Real Madrid, the announced shock

The draw for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey made this Monday resulted in a clash between Atlético and Real Madrid. FC Barcelona will challenge Unionistas de Salamanca.

There will be a spectacle on the Madrid side. During the knockout stages of the Copa del Rey, the draw for which took place on Monday, chance decided to pit Atlético de Madrid against its neighbor Real Madrid. FC Barcelona was luckier since it inherited Little Thumb, Unionistas de Salamanca, winner today of Villarreal on penalties and which plays in Primera Divison RFEF (equivalent to D3).

For other meetings, there will for example be an interesting Athletic Bilabo-Alavès. Future opponent of PSG in the round of 16 of the Champions League, Real Sociedad will play on the Osasuna pitch. Getafe will host Sevilla FC. Tenerife, the last representative of Liga 2, will welcome Mallorca and Valencia FC will open its stadium to Celta Vigo players.

Finally, the surprising second in La Liga, Girona, will host Rayo Vallecano. All these meetings will take place on January 16, 17 and 18.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.