Copa Del Rey: Rashford On Target As Barca Secure Ro16 Berth With Triumph Over Guadalajara

Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 08:54 IST

Christensen broke the deadlock in the 76th minute before Rashford put the game to bed with his 90th minute insurance strike as Hansi Flick's men earned progress.

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, second left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with his teammates during the Copa del Rey soccer match between Guadalajara and Barcelona in Guadalajara, Spain, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Rudy Garcia)

Spanish giants Barcelona secured their place in the Round of 16 of the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday with a 2-0 win against Guadalajara as Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford netted for the Blaugrana.

Christensen broke the deadlock in the 76th minute before Rashford put the game to bed with his 90th minute insurance strike as Hansi Flick’s men earned progress.

In their opening game of the tournament, last season’s winners Barcelona faced more resistance than expected from the home side, with both goals coming in the last fifteen minutes.

Dane Christensen broke through for the Catalans after 77 minutes, with England’s Rashford adding the second after 90 minutes to send the La Liga leaders into the next round.

Real Mallorca suffered the only upset on Tuesday with their 1-0 elimination by second-tier Deportivo de La Coruna.

Elche won 1-0 away to second-tier Eibar, while Valencia triumphed 2-0 away to Sporting Gijón. Real Sociedad overcame third-tier Eldense 2-1 with a goal in the 90+6 minute.

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