Modest La Liga outfit Leganes will face their mighty city rivals Real Madrid in their first appearance in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals in their 89-year existence.
Leganes from the Madrid suburbs were pitted against 19-time Cup winners Real in Friday's draw having progressed to the last eight on away goals in their two-legged last 16 tie against Villarreal on Thursday.
Zinedine Zidane's Real laboured to a 2-2 draw with Numancia on Wednesday to progress to the quarterfinals 5-2 on aggregate .Barcelona, who were watched by their new recruit from Liverpool Philippe Coutinho, cruised through 5-0 for a 6-1 aggregate beating of Celta Vigo, will face Espanyol.
Barca are seeking a 30th Spanish Cup success. Atletico Madrid were drawn against Sevilla with Valencia up against Alaves. The first legs are scheduled for January 16-18 with the return legs on January 23-25.
Copa del Rey
QUARTER-FINALS
Leganes v Real Madrid
Espanyol v Barcelona
Atlético Madrid v Sevilla
Valencia v Alaves
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