Two clubs chasing the Copa del Rey will do battle today in a match between Espanyol and Sevilla. The Spanish clash scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat in Barcelona and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Espanyol manager Sergio (via Inside Spanish Football): "It's going to be a tricky tie. Sevilla have a lot of potential and also a lot of different options. They can rotate players but maintain their quality. Our intention is to make for an intense game and to compete well. We're very excited. I hope our 'luck' lasts for a long time, but I think it should be credited to our work, the good concentration, the physical preparation and the spirit the players have. They've shown me that they're very hungry."
Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro (via Inside Spanish Football): "I feel a little forgotten, although I knew what to expect when I arrived here. They don't listen to much of what is said at Sevilla back in France. It was a choice for my career. I wanted to recover the joy of playing and have fun on the pitch again. It wouldn't be a bad thing to have another opportunity with Les Bleus."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Gameiro has had limited options in league play, but is shining in Copa del Rey competition. In two appearances, the 27-year-old boasts a club-best five goals.
Espanyol's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Casilla; Arbilla, Alvaro, Moreno, Fuentes; Canas, Abraham, Sevilla, Vazquez, Garcia, Stuani
Sevilla's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Beto; Navarro, Kolo, Carrico, Diogo; Krychowiak, Iborra; Reyes, Banega, Deulofeu; Gameiro
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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