Hello everybody and welcome along to this MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the Copa del Rey fixture of Guadalajara vs Barcelona, with the LaLiga EA Sports leaders travelling and hoping to avoid a giant-killing and humiliation.

Guadalajara may be the underdogs in this clash, but their journey to the third round has already captured the imagination of football fans across Spain. Wins over Cacereno and Ceuta have demonstrated that Pere Martí's side can rise to the occasion, even if consistency in their league campaign has been harder to come by.

Sitting 17th in the third tier with just 17 points from 16 matches, they have struggled domestically, and last weekend's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid B was another reminder of the challenges they face.

Yet, their rapid rise from fifth-tier football in 2021-22 to competing in Spain's third division and now facing the reigning Copa del Rey champions is a story in itself, and one that could inspire them to pull off a historic upset.

For Barcelona, there is little room for complacency. The holders have dominated the competition historically, lifting the trophy 32 times, and Hansi Flick's men are currently in imperious form.

With seven wins in their last eight games and a four-point lead atop LaLiga, the Catalans will be aiming to continue their momentum while keeping their focus on domestic and European ambitions.

While Guadalajara will be hoping for a fairy-tale evening, Barcelona have the quality, experience, and depth to ensure the holders progress without incident.

Guadalajara vs Barcelona live text updates

What time does Guadalajara vs Barcelona start?

Guadalajara vs Barcelona kicks off at 21:00 CET - local time in Spain. That makes it a 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT kick-off for fans in the United States.

Where to watch Guadalajara vs Barcelona?

You can watch the Guadalajara vs Barcelona Copa del Rey fixture on ESPN Select, fuboTV, and on the ESPN App.