Barcelona beat Guadalajara 2–0 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 in mid‑December 2025, but the game was far tighter than the scoreline suggests. Late goals from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford finally broke the resistance of the third‑division side and sent Barcelona into the last 16.

Quick Scoop

Match overview

  • Barcelona faced CD Guadalajara , a Spanish third‑tier club, in the 2025–26 Copa del Rey at the Estadio Pedro Escartín.
  • The tie ended Guadalajara 0–2 Barcelona, with both goals arriving in the closing minutes after a long stalemate.

How the game played out

  • Barcelona dominated possession (reported at well over 70–80%) but struggled for clear chances against Guadalajara’s deep, compact defensive block.
  • Guadalajara threatened on counters and long shots, forcing Marc‑André ter Stegen into at least one standout save on his return from injury.

Key moments and goals

  • The breakthrough came late when a Frenkie de Jong cross led to a headed effort from Andreas Christensen that deflected in for 1–0.
  • In stoppage time, Lamine Yamal slipped a through ball to Rashford, who rounded the keeper and finished from a tight angle to seal 2–0.

Standout performances and fan reactions

  • Christensen was widely praised by fans as a calm, commanding presence at the back and a deserving man of the match.
  • Supporters described the display as “frustrating but a win is a win,” noting that many future opponents will likely copy Guadalajara’s low‑block approach.

Why it mattered

  • The victory kept Barcelona on track to defend their Copa del Rey title and eased pressure after some inconsistent league form earlier in the season.
  • For Guadalajara, the night was historic: hosting Barcelona, holding them for nearly 80–85 minutes, and earning plenty of neutral respect despite the defeat.

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